The Tome School

The Tome School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
581 Maryland Ave,  North East, MD
4.0
3.5
450 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Christine Szymanski
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$9,100

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
38
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
610
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
28
Science
27
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
81.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
7.7%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
2.1%
Black
1.9%

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 54 Students
University of Delaware 34 Students
Towson University 28 Students
Salisbury University 26 Students
Penn State 14 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 13 Students
Washington College 13 Students
Temple University 11 Students
Johns Hopkins University 10 Students
Boston University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 21 Students
Business 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Mechanical Engineering 7 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Computer Science 6 Students
Engineering 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 44 Reviews
4.0 Junior
2/24/2025
Tome is a very close-knit school. Everyone knows everyone and students have a strong relationship with their teachers. The English/Lit side of the academics is really strong, but the math and science side is lacking. Overall, my experience there was really good and I feel prepared for college.
3.0 Junior
12/11/2018
It is a good college-preparatory school, but we are overloaded with homework every night. Additionally, teachers can be harsh when a student misses a day or two.
4.0 Freshman
6/17/2018
The Tome School offers many opportunities to earn scholarships for college, but most of the opportunities are only available to seniors.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 20 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/22/2024
Our child is thriving here at this school. It is her first year at Tome and we wish we made the move sooner than middle school.
5.0 parent
3/19/2024
Sending our children to Tome has been one of the best decisions my husband and I could have made as parents. From the amazing teachers, small class sizes, rigorous curriculum, and outstanding sense of community, Tome has far exceeded our expectations. The focus on routine and structure, character bu...
1.0 parent
3/15/2024
Our daughter started Kindergarten in Fall 2023. We were all so excited and thought we made a great decision. The second week of kindergarten she got in trouble for needing to use the bathroom and was called a liar and punished in front of her entire class. For needing to use the bathroom at 5 years...
2.0 parent
9/22/2023
My daughter was treated horribly by the head of school. She didn't like my daughter and it was very obvious. My daughter seemed to be blamed for everything. The students likes to use racial slurs and when My daughter spoke up she had her phone stolen from her. When I spoke with the head of school, s...

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The Tome School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 581 Maryland Ave in North East, in the Elkton neighborhood. Annual tuition is $9,100. The school has a total enrollment of 450 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The Tome School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $396,312. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maranatha Baptist Church Academy, Shorehaven School, Susquehanna Adventist School, and more. Learn more about what North East has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Tome School.

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