Very Good
#89 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 23% of private schools
The Country School
Elementary School · Easton, MD
A private elementary school in Easton, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
716 GOLDSBOROUGH ST, Easton, MD 21601
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where The Country 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,392/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,837
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints Peter & Paul Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Easton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 1,070 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Country School is listed in Easton, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Country School
The Country School is a private elementary school in Easton, MD, serving approximately 276 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Country School
What grades does The Country School serve?
The Country School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Country School?
The Country School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Country School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Country School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Country School rank in MD?
The Country School ranks #89 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Country School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Country School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Country School a private school?
Yes, The Country 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 The Country School a religious school?
No, The Country School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Talbot County
- Phone
- (410) 822-1935
- Area population (ZIP 21601)
- 24,095
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
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 21601; 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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