The Tome School
Independent school · Grades K–12
North East, MD
581 S Maryland Ave, North East, MD 21901
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- 97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in North East since at least 2011
In North East, Maryland, The Tome School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 437 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 97% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 174 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 437
- Teachers
- 39.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 235 girls, 202 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 97% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of independent schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 30 independent schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Tome School whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Tome School
What grades does The Tome School serve?
The Tome School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend The Tome School?
About 437 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Tome School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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