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#141 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 37% of private schools

Radcliffe Creek School

Elementary School · Chestertown, MD

A private elementary school in Chestertown, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

201 TALBOT BLVD STE A, Chestertown, MD 21620

  • 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,218
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Diversity Index29%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Enrollment73
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MD

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Radcliffe Creek School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,083/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chestertown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,094

Median home value

$318,700

Median rent

$1,149/mo

College educated

42.9%

Homeownership

71%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White83.6%
Black6.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Pacific Islander2.7%
Asian1.4%
Two or More1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
H. H. Garnett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–50.8 mi329Compare →
Chestertown Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–120.9 mi193Compare →
Friendship Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K3.9 mi6Compare →
Kent SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–84.2 mi127Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Radcliffe Creek School is listed in Chestertown, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Radcliffe Creek School

Radcliffe Creek School is a private elementary school in Chestertown, MD, serving approximately 73 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Radcliffe Creek School

What grades does Radcliffe Creek School serve?

Radcliffe Creek School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Radcliffe Creek School?

Radcliffe Creek School has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Radcliffe Creek School?

The student-teacher ratio at Radcliffe Creek School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Radcliffe Creek School rank in MD?

Radcliffe Creek School ranks #141 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Radcliffe Creek School's MySchoolScout rating?

Radcliffe Creek School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Radcliffe Creek School a private school?

Yes, Radcliffe Creek School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Radcliffe Creek School a religious school?

No, Radcliffe Creek School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
73
Gender Split
63% M / 37% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Kent County
Area population (ZIP 21620)
13,533
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
42.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21620; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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