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#146 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 38% of private schools
The Tome School
School · North East, MD
A private school in North East, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
581 S MARYLAND AVE, North East, MD 21901
- 8.2:1 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.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,387/100K
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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
$113,107
Median home value
$342,800
Median rent
$1,418/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21901; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
The Tome School is listed in North East, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Tome School
The Tome School is a private school in North East, MD, serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Tome School
What grades does The Tome School serve?
The Tome School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The Tome School?
The Tome School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Tome School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Tome School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Tome School rank in MD?
The Tome School ranks #146 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Tome School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Tome School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Tome School a private school?
Yes, The Tome 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 Tome School a religious school?
No, The Tome School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cecil County
- Phone
- (410) 287-2050
- Area population (ZIP 21901)
- 19,585
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 21901; 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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