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Ss Peter & Paul High School

Best Talbot County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,028 students in Talbot County, MD (there are , serving 4,502 public students). 19% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
75% of private schools in Talbot County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Talbot County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

The Country School Photo
The Country School
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
716 Goldsborough Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-1935
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Map of Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School
Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
900 High Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2251
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Map of Chesapeake Christian School
Chesapeake Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1009 N Washington St
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-7600
(1)
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Ss Peter & Paul High School Photo
Ss Peter & Paul High School
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
1212 S. Washington Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2275
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Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearTalbot County Total Schools
20254
20244
20233
20223
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20153
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# Students
1,028 Students
143,460 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025257183179
2024257179172
2023289183174
2022218195185
2021260188180
2020260178171
2019274178175
2018269177172
2017268184180
2016268182178
2015278176167
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% Average Students of Color
9%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20259%38%34%
20249%37%34%
20239%38%33%
202211%38%33%
20219%37%32%
20209%37%32%
20199%36%31%
20189%35%31%
201739%37%32%
201639%37%32%
201524%39%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
114 Teachers
14,993 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
202311:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
202110:110:111:1
202010:110:112:1
201911:19:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201512:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202577%56%55%
202477%56%54%
202384%56%54%
202270%56%54%
202184%56%54%
202084%57%54%
201984%57%53%
201884%56%53%
201777%56%53%
201677%57%52%
201577%56%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025181615
2024181615
2023191615
2022181615
2021191615
2020191615
2019191615
2018191615
2017201615
2016201515
2015201515
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Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025141313
2024131312
2022131211
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Average SAT score
1147
(Out of 1600)
1222

SAT Score Trends (2022-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025114712281233
2024114712231230
2022114712251229
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,866
$16,385

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025$11,866$16,322$15,012
2024$11,866$15,118$13,254
2023$9,050$14,252$12,626
2022$12,615$13,866$12,187
2021$10,071$13,318$11,800
2020$10,071$12,826$11,512
2019$10,071$13,101$11,293
2018$9,621$12,693$11,017
2017$9,621$12,195$10,708
2016$8,265$12,181$10,356
2015$8,092$11,449$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
33%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202533%34%34%
202433%35%34%
202337%34%34%
202233%34%33%
202137%34%33%
202037%32%32%
201937%31%31%
201829%30%30%
201729%30%30%
201629%29%29%
201529%27%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,026
$6,740

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025$6,026$6,310$7,073
2024$6,026$6,180$6,930
2023$7,500$6,116$6,469
2022$5,176$5,933$6,289
2021$7,500$5,629$6,055
2020$7,500$5,390$5,921
2019$7,500$5,857$5,795
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Average Acceptance Rate
85%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202585%79%81%
202485%81%85%
202375%82%85%
202275%81%85%
202175%81%85%
202075%80%85%
201975%80%85%
201875%80%85%
201775%81%85%
201675%81%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$27.29 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20250.290.660.65
20240.290.660.65
20230.310.660.65
20220.280.640.64
20210.290.650.64
20200.290.650.64
20190.130.630.63
20180.120.630.63
20170.140.610.61
20160.140.610.61
20150.160.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
27 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20253%5%9%
20243%4%9%
20233%4%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%9%
20203%4%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
33 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20253%16%7%
20243%17%7%
20233%17%8%
20224%17%7%
20213%17%7%
20203%17%8%
20191%16%7%
20181%17%7%
20171%17%7%
20161%17%7%
20152%18%8%
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# White Students
864 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
84%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202584%50%52%
202484%50%52%
202382%51%52%
202284%53%54%
202184%52%54%
202084%53%54%
201994%55%56%
201894%55%56%
201793%57%58%
201693%57%58%
201592%56%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
83 Students
35,960 Students
% of Others Students
8%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20258%25%26%
20248%25%26%
202310%25%25%
20227%23%25%
20218%23%25%
20208%22%24%
20192%22%24%
20182%22%23%
20173%20%22%
20163%20%22%
20153%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Talbot County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Talbot County, MD include Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School and The Country School.
How many private schools are located in Talbot County?
4 private schools are located in Talbot County.
What percentage of students in Talbot County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Talbot County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Talbot County?
75% of private schools in Talbot County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Talbot County are often viewed compared to one another?

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