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Radcliffe Creek School

201 Talbot Blvd Chestertown, MD 21620

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $31,920
  • Acceptance rate: 73%
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Radcliffe Creek School Photo #1 - Fifth graders learn grammar skills by writing out sentences on sentence strips, then marking the parts of speech with post-it flags.
Radcliffe Creek School Photo #2 - All classrooms at Radcliffe include flexible seating... some don't even have chairs!
Radcliffe Creek School Photo #3 - Radcliffe has been using the research-backed Orton-Gillingham approach since 1996. Roughly 85% of our staff is trained in this multisensory approach to reading.
Radcliffe Creek School Photo #4 - Many students come to us with anxiety. Among the strategies and resources we provide: weekly visits from therapy dogs!
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $31,920
  • Acceptance rate: 73%
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Challenges including: word identification, phonemic awareness, comprehension, fluency, writing, spelling, language processing, math, attention, organization, or managing social settings
Year Founded
1996
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
The School They Need. The Peace of Mind You Want.

Student Body

Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki Pants and a collared shirt
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition includes school supplies, technology, and most field trips. Approximately 60% of our families receive financial aid. Financial aid is need-based and can cover up to half of tuition.
Summer Program Cost
$55
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer tutoring costs $55/hour.
% on Financial Aid
60%
Acceptance Rate
73%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Allison Jones

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School Notes

  • At Radcliffe Creek School, the student is at the center of the learning process.
  • The School creates an environment where customized learning goes hand-in-hand with academic success and better self-awareness.
  • Radcliffe Creek School believes that as each student develops a positive belief about oneself, he or she is able to engage in the learning process and become a more self-regulated and independent learner.
  • Radcliffe Creek School serves bright students who learn differently. With an average class size of just five students, we take great pride in providing individualized education. Students learn to leverage their strengths and grow in a nurturing yet rigorous environment.
  • Our curriculum is most often described as "active learning" which could be as simple as tossing water balloons to learn about physics concepts to rhyming sounds drawn in chalk on the playground to learn about phonetics.All aspects of Radcliffe's curriculum are taught in ways that incorporate the visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile senses of each student, focusing on their strengths rather than their weaknesses with the purpose of teaching them how to learn using multiple senses.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Radcliffe Creek School cost?
Radcliffe Creek School's tuition is approximately $31,920 for private students and $55 for summer students.
What schools are Radcliffe Creek School often compared to?
Radcliffe Creek School is often viewed alongside schools like Chestertown Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Radcliffe Creek School?
The acceptance rate of Radcliffe Creek School is 73%, which is lower than the national average of 80%.
What sports does Radcliffe Creek School offer?
Radcliffe Creek School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Field Hockey, Intramural Sports Only, Lacrosse, Martial Arts and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Radcliffe Creek School?
The application deadline for Radcliffe Creek School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
We absolutely love RCS! Our son needs an academically challenging environment but also social pragmatics with in a safe and caring community to help with his anxiety. Radcliffe fits the bill perfectly. He loves school now and doesn't complain about the bus ride from Annapolis as a result. This is how school should be. We are so grateful for RCS!
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5  
We love Radcliffe Creek School - our son has thrived there and enjoys school. The school is structured to focus on each student's needs - every child can benefit from an education like Radcliffe. The teachers and staff are truly invested and care about the students.
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5  
We are blessed we found Radcliffe Creek School. They are amazing, address all of my sons learning disabilities, sensory impairments and social skills. The low student/teacher ratio is great. They use Ortin Gillingham learning modules which our developmental pediatrician had recommended and has helped him progress so much. They have such a positive attitude and are so encouraging for their students. We highly recommend RCS!
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The average private school tuition in Maryland is $16,176 for elementary schools and $20,736 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Maryland is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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