The Tidewater School
Huntingtown, Maryland 20639-9203
Visit & contact
- Address
- 120 Cox Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639-9203 - Phone
- (410) 257-0533
- [email protected]
- Website
- thetidewaterschool.org ↗
Facts & figures
From government filings and independent surveys — not the school's own marketing.
- Student-teacher ratio
14 : 1
63 students · 4.5 full-time-equivalent teachers
U.S. Dept. of Education private school survey, 2021–22
- School day
6.5 hours/day · 170 days/year
U.S. Dept. of Education private school survey, 2021–22
- Age levels
Primary · Lower Elementary · Upper Elementary
Programs, tuition & schedule
Quoted from thetidewaterschool.org."We are an independent Montessori community deeply committed to providing an educational experience that promotes knowledge and independence, encourages innovation and creativity, builds confidence and compassion and prepares our students for success in their lives."
Accreditation & affiliations
- Maryland State Department of Education · licensed
- Calvert County Office of Child Care · licensed
- AISGW (Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington) · member
Source: school's At A Glance page ↗
Programs offered
- Half Day Primary — 2.5 years - 6th grade range
- Full Day Primary — 2.5 years - 6th grade range
- Elementary — Through 6th grade
- Extended Care (Before/After)
Source: school's homepage ↗
Tuition
2026-2027: Half-Day Primary $10,995; Full Day Primary $15,448; Elementary $17,092. Enrollment fee $450. Sibling tuition reduction 10%.
Source: school's Tuition page ↗
Schedule
Primary Half Day 8:45-12:00; Primary Full Day 8:45-15:00; Elementary 8:30-15:15 (Mon-Fri)
Extended-day / aftercare available.
How to apply
Quoted from thetidewaterschool.org.Deadlines: Enrollment for the next school year opens in mid-February; tours offered throughout the school year
Source: school's homepage ↗
About The Tidewater School
The Tidewater School is a Montessori school (private) in Huntingtown, Maryland serving ages 3 - 12 years — AMS Member. We are an independent Montessori community deeply committed to providing an educational experience that promotes knowledge and independence, encourages innovation and creativity, builds confidence and compassion and prepares our students for success in their lives.
Where is The Tidewater School located? ⌃
120 Cox Rd, Huntingtown, MD 20639-9203
What is the phone number for The Tidewater School? ⌃
The Tidewater School can be reached at (410) 257-0533.
Is The Tidewater School accredited? ⌃
The Tidewater School lists the following accreditations or affiliations on its website: Maryland State Department of Education (licensed), Calvert County Office of Child Care (licensed), AISGW (Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington) (member).
How much is tuition at The Tidewater School? ⌃
Per The Tidewater School's own website: 2026-2027: Half-Day Primary $10,995; Full Day Primary $15,448; Elementary $17,092. Enrollment fee $450. Sibling tuition reduction 10%.
What are the hours at The Tidewater School? ⌃
The Tidewater School operates on these hours: Primary Half Day 8:45-12:00; Primary Full Day 8:45-15:00; Elementary 8:30-15:15 (Mon-Fri).
What ages does The Tidewater School serve? ⌃
The Tidewater School serves children aged 3 - 12 years.
What is the website for The Tidewater School? ⌃
The official website is thetidewaterschool.org.