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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School Hours

Key School

	Before Care	Arrival Time	Starting Time	Dismissal Time
Key-Wee, Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten		8:00 a.m.	8:20 a.m.	12:00 noon
Kindergarten	7:30 a.m.	8:00 a.m.	8:20 a.m.	3:10 p.m.
Lower School (Grades 1-4)	7:30 a.m.	8:00 a.m.	8:20 a.m.	3:15 p.m.
Middle School (Grades 5-8)		8:00 a.m.	8:15 a.m.	3:20 p.m.
Upper School (Grades 9-12)		8:00 a.m.	8:15 a.m.	3:25 p.m.