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#318 of 378 private schools in MD
Tidewater School
Elementary School · Huntingtown, MD
A private elementary school in Huntingtown, MD serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
120 COX RD, Huntingtown, MD 20639
- 9.1:1 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 Tidewater 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average659/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,375
Median home value
$528,400
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20639; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingtown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Plum Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| The Calverton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Sunderland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 639 | Compare → |
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.
Tidewater School is listed in Huntingtown, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Tidewater School
Tidewater School is a private elementary school in Huntingtown, MD, serving approximately 41 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tidewater School
What grades does Tidewater School serve?
Tidewater School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Tidewater School?
Tidewater School has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tidewater School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tidewater School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Tidewater School rank in MD?
Tidewater School ranks #318 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Tidewater School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tidewater School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Tidewater School a private school?
Yes, Tidewater 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 Tidewater School a religious school?
No, Tidewater School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Calvert County
- Phone
- (410) 257-0533
- Area population (ZIP 20639)
- 14,969
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 20639; 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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