Why Key?

A diverse, supportive, deliberately small community that values academic excellence and nurtures a love of learning and curiosity.

Key School offers:

A renowned, rigorous academic curriculum using an innovative approach to teaching and learning
Decades of unparalleled student outcomes
A diverse, inclusive, intentionally small community
A highly competitive athletic program with 17 league championships in the past 4 years
Small class sizes and 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Emphasis on skill development over rote memorization
Academic and college advisory programs

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Inspired to learn, prepared to lead.

Key by the Numbers
(2019-2022 avg.)

6:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

43%

Students of Color

87%

Offered Merit Scholarships to College
(not including financial aid)

18

League Championships

1420

25% scored 1420 or higher on the SAT
(Maryland private school average is 1221)

38%

Graduates Attend Research 1 Universities

39%

matriculated to STEM-focused programs

665

Enrollment

270

Sending Schools

35%

Families Receiving Financial Aid

$13,000+

Average Financial Aid Award

Shamika Thompson

Director of Enrollment & Outreach
shthompson@keyschool.org

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Tuition & Affordability

The Key School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its admission and financial aid policies.