About
Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory, day program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.
Academics
Key's rigorous academic program emphasizes experiential learning, interdisciplinary studies and global perspectives while encouraging both collaboration and independent thinking.
Program
Key's program is designed to develop independent thinkers, creative innovators, effective collaborators, tenacious problem-solvers, and articulate leaders while cultivating in its students a deep sense of purpose, accountability and intrinsic motivation.
Admission
We appreciate your interest in The Key School. During your school search we encourage you to explore our website, learn more about Key, and join us for an upcoming event.
Giving
Key School's program is strengthened by the support of current parents, faculty and staff, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, and other friends of the School who make Key their philanthropic priority, each year.
Alumni
With more than 1,300 alumni across 40 states and more than 20 countries, Key’s alumni community is more vibrant than ever.
Community
Upcoming Community Events
- Tiny Explorers: October 16-November 13
- 5K10K & Family Fun Run: October 22
  Harvest of the Artist: November 12
  Annapolis Book Festival: April 28

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Head of School Welcome

Matthew Nespole For nearly sixty years The Key School has been guided by the premise that a child’s innate curiosity, when nurtured, fosters a commitment to lifelong learning. That commitment inspires Key students to continuously question, explore and create.

Under the guidance of an outstanding faculty, Key students across all grade levels engage in an intellectually dynamic and challenging academic program that is complemented by a host of co-curricular offerings, providing opportunities for them to explore their interests and talents to the fullest.

What makes Key unique for our students is our belief that every child plays an active role in the learning process. Be it in our classrooms, art and music studios, or on our playing fields, Key students engage in their work with a seriousness of purpose. Deeply woven into that focus is joy and laughter because ultimately school should be not only challenging, but also a great deal of fun.

While our website provides a wealth of information about our program, I do hope you will take the time to come and visit Key to see firsthand our dynamic learning community in action. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact our Admission Office.

Warmly,

Matthew Nespole
Head of School