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.

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The Key Experience

To assist in your search for the independent school that is the right fit for your student(s) and family, we have compiled a series of videos from our faculty that provide valuable insight about life at Key.

We look forward to welcoming prospective families to our in-person Fall 2021 Open Houses on November 6 (Middle & Upper Schools) and November 13 (First & Lower Schools).

First School

Lower School

Middle School

Upper School

The 2022-2023 application deadline is January 18, 2022. If you would like to schedule a tour of campus, please contact an Admission Counselor.

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