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Very Good

#89 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 23% of private schools

The Country School

Elementary School

716 GOLDSBOROUGH ST, Easton, MD 21601

Private

Enrollment

276

Student-Teacher

7.9:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#89 of 378

In Easton

#1 of 4

public schools

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The Country School

7.2/10

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

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5.8/10

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About The Country School

The Country School is a private elementary school in Easton, MD. The Country School serves approximately 276 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. The Country School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it compares0.9 pts above MD schools
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • MD avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 7.9:1 students to teachers, The Country School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

The Country 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 The Country School compares to the 3 public schools in Easton, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
This School
vs
14.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
276
This School
vs
997
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.2
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.5% vs 0%
Black 4% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.3% vs 0%
Asian 2.5% vs 0%
The Country School Easton Public Avg

All Schools in Easton

School Rating
The Country School (this school) 7.2
Easton Middle 5.7
Easton Elementary 5.3
Easton High 6.2

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+ 7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,270.2
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 33%
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 276
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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 81.5%
Two or More 8.7%
Black 4.0%
Hispanic 3.3%
Asian 2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

716 GOLDSBOROUGH ST, Easton, MD 21601

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Country School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chapel District Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 6.7 miles away, in nearby Cordova), which scores notably higher. Another option is Warwick Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 13.2 miles away, in nearby Secretary), which scores notably higher. Additionally, White Marsh Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 7.4 miles away, in nearby Trappe), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Easton, see our Easton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 16.0 mi
School Distance Rating
SAINTS PETER & PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Easton 0.5 mi 5.8
CHESAPEAKE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Easton 1.2 mi 6.6
Easton Middle Easton 1.2 mi 5.7
Easton High Easton 1.4 mi 6.2
Easton Elementary Easton 1.2 mi 5.3
SS PETER & PAUL HIGH SCHOOL Easton 2.1 mi 5.8
Chapel District Elementary Cordova 6.7 mi 8.6
White Marsh Elementary Trappe 7.4 mi 7.9
SMITHSON'S CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Preston 7.1 mi
St. Michaels Middle/High School St. Michaels 8.3 mi 6.3
St. Michaels Elementary St. Michaels 8.4 mi 7.4
Preston Elementary School Preston 9.6 mi 7.4
Sandy Hill Elementary Cambridge 13.5 mi 5.2
Warwick Elementary School Secretary 13.2 mi 8.3
Mace's Lane Middle School Cambridge 15.2 mi 7.1
Choptank Elementary School Cambridge 15.3 mi 4.7
Grasonville Elementary School Grasonville 14.5 mi 7.1
OPEN BIBLE ACADEMY Cambridge 15.6 mi 5.6
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Cambridge 16.0 mi 4.8
COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cambridge 16.0 mi 6.1

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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Mayo Elementary Edgewater, MD 7.2
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Mutual Elementary Port Republic, MD 7.2
Rock Creek Valley Elementary Rockville, MD 7.2
Rock Hall Elementary Rock Hall, MD 7.2
Baltimore International Academy West Baltimore, MD 7.3

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
67 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
58 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES 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

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