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
You have the opportunity to align your giving with your passion by electing to support your choice of the School's ongoing funding priorities.
Alumni/ae/x
With more than 1,300 alumni/ae/x across 40 states and more than 20 countries, Key’s alumni/ae/x community is more vibrant than ever.
Community
2020-2021 Events:

Please stay tuned as we navigate the complexities of this academic year and work to find new ways of connecting with one another while keeping our campus and community safe and healthy.

Inquire at Key

To register for admission events and/or to officially inquire, families are asked to complete the form below. Thank you for your interest in Key School and we look forward to meeting you!

Upcoming Admission Events

Middle & Upper School Open House
Grades 5-12
Saturday, November 6, 2021
10:00 a.m.

First & Lower School Open House
Key-Wee (2.5 years) - 4th Grade
Saturday, November 13, 2021
10:00 a.m.

Contact Information

Our admission team is more than happy to answer your questions at any point throughout the inquiry and application process.

Upper School

Makeba Barnes
mbarnes@keyschool.org
443.321.7817

Middle School

Kelsey Miller
kmiller@keyschool.org
443.321.7815

Lower School

Makeba Barnes
mbarnes@keyschool.org
443.321.7817

First School

Rachel Sweeney
(Key-Wee & Pre-School)
rsweeney@keyschool.org
443.321.7803

Cheryl Martin
(Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten)
cmartin@keyschool.org
443.321.7812