About

The Country School at a Glance

The Country School is an independent, coeducational, PK-8 school founded in 1934. Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, a few blocks from downtown historic Easton, we offer a challenging academic program in a nurturing environment focused on educating the whole child. Rooted in the basics but progressive where it counts, our curriculum builds the skills children need to succeed in school and in life. 

QUICK STATS
  • Current enrollment: 293
  • Students of color: 18%
  • Average class size: 14
  • Student/teacher ratio: 9 to 1
  • Faculty holding advanced degrees: 20
  • Average years of faculty experience: 15
  • School hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:10 am to 3:30 pm; Friday, 8:10 am to 1:00 pm
  • Admission deadline: rolling
  • Financial aid available to qualified families
  • 501 (c) (3) nonprofit status
  • Accreditation and memberships: Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Elementary School Heads Association (ESHA), Association of Independent School Admission Professionals (AISAP)
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The Country School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational, admission, and employment policies, or its financial aid, athletic, and other school administered programs.
716 Goldsborough Street, Easton, MD 21601 • 410.822.1935