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#250 of 378 private schools in MD

Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School

Elementary School

900 HIGH ST, Easton, MD 21601

Private

Enrollment

352

Student-Teacher

8.6:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#250 of 378

In Easton

#3 of 4

public schools

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Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School

5.8/10

Elementary School in Easton · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.2/10

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About Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School

Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School is a private elementary school in Easton, MD. Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School serves approximately 352 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it compares0.5 pts below MD schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • MD avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School compares to the 3 public schools in Easton, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
This School
vs
14.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
352
This School
vs
997
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 92.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.8% vs 0%
Black 1.7% vs 0%
Asian 1.7% vs 0%
Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School Easton Public Avg

All Schools in Easton

School Rating
Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School (this school) 5.8
Easton Middle 5.7
Easton High 6.2
Easton Elementary 5.3

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 14%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Enrollment 352
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 92.6%
Hispanic 2.8%
Black 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

900 HIGH ST, Easton, MD 21601

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chapel District Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 7.1 miles away, in nearby Cordova), which scores notably higher. Another option is Warwick Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 12.7 miles away, in nearby Secretary), which scores notably higher. Additionally, White Marsh Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Trappe), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Easton, see our Easton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 15.9 mi
School Distance Rating
THE COUNTRY SCHOOL Easton 0.5 mi 7.2
Easton High Easton 0.9 mi 6.2
Easton Middle Easton 0.9 mi 5.7
SS PETER & PAUL HIGH SCHOOL Easton 1.6 mi 5.8
Easton Elementary Easton 1.3 mi 5.3
CHESAPEAKE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Easton 1.6 mi 6.6
White Marsh Elementary Trappe 6.9 mi 7.9
Chapel District Elementary Cordova 7.1 mi 8.6
SMITHSON'S CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Preston 7.0 mi
St. Michaels Middle/High School St. Michaels 8.4 mi 6.3
St. Michaels Elementary St. Michaels 8.5 mi 7.4
Preston Elementary School Preston 9.3 mi 7.4
Sandy Hill Elementary Cambridge 13.1 mi 5.2
Warwick Elementary School Secretary 12.7 mi 8.3
Mace's Lane Middle School Cambridge 14.7 mi 7.1
Choptank Elementary School Cambridge 14.8 mi 4.7
OPEN BIBLE ACADEMY Cambridge 15.1 mi 5.6
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Cambridge 15.5 mi 4.8
COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cambridge 15.5 mi 6.1
Maple Elementary School Cambridge 15.9 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 21601 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,837

Median Home Value

$370,300

Median Rent

$1,229/mo

Population

24,095

College Educated

40.6%

Homeownership

67.2%

Avg Commute

24.2 min

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Median Age

49.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School

What grades does Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School serve?

Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School?

Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School rank in MD?

Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School ranks #250 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School a religious school?

Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
59 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
352
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Talbot County

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