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the Salisbury School

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Salisbury, MD · K–12

Last verified August 20, 2026

6279 Hobbs Rd, 21804 · (410) 742-4464

www.thesalisburyschool.org

Enrollment

327

Student:teacher

9:1

Published tuition

$8,500–$18,500

Application fee

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Tuition by division

We don't have a grade-by-grade tuition breakdown for this school yet. The published range across all divisions is $8,500–$18,500. Most independent schools charge different rates for preschool, elementary, middle and upper school.

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Head of school

Claybourne Elliott

Head of School

Mr. Elliott brings 24 years of education experience, including teaching history and math, and serving eight years as Head of Middle School. He graduated with honors from Williams College and holds a master’s degree in Private School Leadership from Columbia University.

Curriculum & special classes

The Salisbury School offers a PreK-12 college preparatory curriculum that stresses academic excellence and college preparation, nurturing curiosity and individual learning styles. It fosters a vibrant community of learners through an experiential, college-bound approach, aiming to develop compassionate and confident individuals.

The Arts
S.T.E.M.
AP courses
Athletics

Financial aid

The school offers a 'Tailored Tuition' program, which is a unique program providing families of all backgrounds access to a high-quality education. Currently, 28% of the community participates, and a third-party platform processes online applications to estimate family contributions.

Before & after school care

Before school

Before-School Program from 7:30 A.M. Monday-Friday.

After school

After-School Stay and Play Program for Pre-K 3, PreK 4 - 4th Grade students until 5:30 P.M. and Homework Help After-School Program for 5th grade and middle school until 5:30 P.M.

Cost

Before-School Program: $450 annually (two $225 payments). Pre-K 3 Stay and Play (until 3:00 P.M.): 5 days $2,980/year, 3 days $1,875/year, 2 days $1,250/year. Pre-K 3 Stay and Play (until 5:30 P.M., combined with older students): 5 days $4,725/year, 3 days $2,970/year, 2 days $1,980/year. PreK 4 - 4th Grade After-School Program: 5 days $2,240/year, 3 days $1,410/year, 2 days $940/year. Homework Help After-School Program: $25/day for attendance from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., or $2,240 annually.

Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.

Admissions

The Salisbury School offers rolling admission, welcoming applications all year and considering mid-year admissions based on availability. An Admission Committee reviews all applications for grades K-12, seeking children of ability and character, and makes decisions in the best interest of the child within two weeks of receiving a completed application.

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Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

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What they ask for: Application, $75 application fee, school transcripts, teacher recommendations (1-3 depending on grade level), standardized testing (ISEE for Upper School, school's admission test for Lower/Middle School), student visits for daylong interaction, interview with appropriate Head of School.

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