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#170 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 45% of private schools
Wicomico Day School
Elementary School · Salisbury, MD
A private elementary school in Salisbury, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1315 OLD OCEAN CITY RD, Salisbury, MD 21804
- 12.2:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Wicomico Day 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,969/100K
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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
$68,882
Median home value
$230,200
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
49.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21804; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Salisbury ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 3–5 | 0.3 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Glen Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 2–5 | 1.0 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| North Salisbury ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 3–5 | 1.3 mi | 520 | 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.
Wicomico Day School is listed in Salisbury, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Wicomico Day School
Wicomico Day School is a private elementary school in Salisbury, MD, serving approximately 219 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wicomico Day School
What grades does Wicomico Day School serve?
Wicomico Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Wicomico Day School?
Wicomico Day School has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wicomico Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wicomico Day School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Wicomico Day School rank in MD?
Wicomico Day School ranks #170 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Wicomico Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wicomico Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wicomico Day School a private school?
Yes, Wicomico Day 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 Wicomico Day School a religious school?
No, Wicomico Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Wicomico County
- Phone
- (410) 546-5451
- Area population (ZIP 21804)
- 39,461
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 21804; 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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