School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
B+
Matriculation
B+
Academics
B+
Extracurriculars
B+
Geo & Community
B+
Reviews
A-
Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus, located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.Key is renowned for its rigorous academic program which emphasizes inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary studies, and a global perspective while building the habits of grit, tenacity, and resourcefulness.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$37,175
Enrollment
645
International Students
4.5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
69%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$15 million
AP
13
Average SAT Score
1382
Average ACT Score
30
Class Size
16
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #17 | Cornell University | 1 |
| LAC #6 | United States Naval Academy | 1 |
| #42 | Boston University | 1 |
| #42 | Case Western Reserve University | 1 |
| LAC #9 | Middlebury College | 1 |
| #49 | Northeastern University | 1 |
| #55 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 1 |
| #57 | University of Pittsburgh | 1 |
| #59 | Syracuse University | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2025)Number of students who took AP tests
28
Number of tests taken
50
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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English Literature and Composition
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French Language and Culture
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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English Literature and Composition
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French Language and Culture
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Latin
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Physics 1
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Statistics
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Studio Art: Drawing
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United States History
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Equestrain
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Lacrosse
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Sailing
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Equestrain
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Lacrosse
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Sailing
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Chorus
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Environmental Awareness
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Investment Club
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Jazz Band
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LGBTQ+ Alliance
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Maker Space
Math Team
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Chorus
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Environmental Awareness
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Investment Club
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Jazz Band
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LGBTQ+ Alliance
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Maker Space
Math Team
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Mock Trial
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Model Congress
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Model United Nations
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Peer Tutoring
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Robotics
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Students Against Destructive Decisions
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Spark
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student newspaper
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Students for Social Change
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Writing Seminar
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Zenith
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literary magazine
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Yearbook
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Yoga
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Arts
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Acting
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Band
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Chorus
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Dance
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Music Theory
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Playwriting
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Acting
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Band
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Chorus
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Dance
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Music Theory
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Playwriting
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Theater Design
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Digital Art
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Digital Photography
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Media
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Art
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Digital Video
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Contact Info
Basic Info
Application Info
Reviews
Reviews from other languages
A FindingSchool User
11/22/2023
5 / 5
Key School-MD
1. The school is located in Annapolis, the capital of Maryland, about 4 miles from the city center. It is one of the top ten schools in Maryland. The school has a very rustic appearance, but its academics are very strong.
2. The 15-acre campus features 16 buildings, including a 3D printer room, a technology center, an iPad learning lab, an Apple media lab, science labs, and more.
3. A strong school in science and engineering, its robotics program has reached national competition level. 35% of students choose STEM-related majors, including engineering, computer science, marine science, environmental science, etc.
4. The school's fine and performing arts are also outstanding: the nationally renowned Orff Schulwerk music program allows students to comprehensively engage in the study of speech, rhythm, instruments, singing, creative movement, dance, drama, and improvisation in their daily learning.
5. Graduates have good college placement. In 2023, universities admitting students included Harvard University (2), Michigan State University (5), Penn State University (8), Purdue University (3), Syracuse University (5), and others.
1. The school is located in Annapolis, the capital of Maryland, about 4 miles from the city center. It is one of the top ten schools in Maryland. The school has a very rustic appearance, but its academics are very strong.
2. The 15-acre campus features 16 buildings, including a 3D printer room, a technology center, an iPad learning lab, an Apple media lab, science labs, and more.
3. A strong school in science and engineering, its robotics program has reached national competition level. 35% of students choose STEM-related majors, including engineering, computer science, marine science, environmental science, etc.
4. The school's fine and performing arts are also outstanding: the nationally renowned Orff Schulwerk music program allows students to comprehensively engage in the study of speech, rhythm, instruments, singing, creative movement, dance, drama, and improvisation in their daily learning.
5. Graduates have good college placement. In 2023, universities admitting students included Harvard University (2), Michigan State University (5), Penn State University (8), Purdue University (3), Syracuse University (5), and others.
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A FindingSchool User
04/08/2020
5 / 5
The Key School is located in Annapolis, the capital of Maryland. I visited the school four years ago. It's a beautiful town full of flowers. This is a top-tier day school in the Washington area. The school's appearance looks very quaint, but its academics are still very strong. Some students from Liumei.com have been admitted, indicating that the school's admission standards are quite high.
School's Strengths:
1. Strong STEM programs: Offers programming and robotics projects that have reached national competition levels. 35% of students will engage in STEM-related research, including engineering, computer science, marine and environmental sciences, and architecture.
2. Excellent Mathematics: The school has very strong mathematics, offering college-level math courses.
3. Outstanding Music and Art Programs: The school's music and art programs are excellent. The nationally renowned Orff Music curriculum allows students to comprehensively engage with speech, rhythm, instruments, singing, creativity, physical expression, dance, drama, and improvisation in their daily studies.
4. Frequent Participation and Awards in Competitions: Students frequently participate in various competitions and win numerous awards. In 2019, the math team participated in the Maryland MATHCOUNTS competition at Johns Hopkins University. The high school math team achieved second place in AACo.
5. Emphasis on Outdoor Education: The school places great importance on outdoor education. Starting from middle school, the school requires 2-6 day overnight trips, including camping, hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, canoeing, and rock climbing, to cultivate students' independence and wilderness survival skills.
School's Strengths:
1. Strong STEM programs: Offers programming and robotics projects that have reached national competition levels. 35% of students will engage in STEM-related research, including engineering, computer science, marine and environmental sciences, and architecture.
2. Excellent Mathematics: The school has very strong mathematics, offering college-level math courses.
3. Outstanding Music and Art Programs: The school's music and art programs are excellent. The nationally renowned Orff Music curriculum allows students to comprehensively engage with speech, rhythm, instruments, singing, creativity, physical expression, dance, drama, and improvisation in their daily studies.
4. Frequent Participation and Awards in Competitions: Students frequently participate in various competitions and win numerous awards. In 2019, the math team participated in the Maryland MATHCOUNTS competition at Johns Hopkins University. The high school math team achieved second place in AACo.
5. Emphasis on Outdoor Education: The school places great importance on outdoor education. Starting from middle school, the school requires 2-6 day overnight trips, including camping, hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, canoeing, and rock climbing, to cultivate students' independence and wilderness survival skills.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Key School-MD
Tell me a bit about Key School-MD.
Key School-MD is Co-ed private day school located in Maryland, US. It was founded 1958 , and currently has about 645 students, 4.50% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.keyschool.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.keyschool.org.
Does Key School-MD have rigorous academic requirements?
Key School-MD is offering 13 AP courses.
In recent years, 40 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Key School-MD also have 69% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
In recent years, 40 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Key School-MD also have 69% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Key School-MD students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 6.54% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 16.92% go to top 25, and about 5% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Key School-MD?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Key School-MD’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Key School-MD?
The day tuition for Key School-MD in 2024 is
$37,175 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admontgomery@keyschool.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admontgomery@keyschool.org .
Where is Key School-MD located?
Key School-MD is located in the State of Maryland of USA.
How popular is Key School-MD on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Key School-MD is within top 800 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Key School-MD has been favorited by 7 users.
Also Key School-MD has been favorited by 7 users.
How do I complete an application for Key School-MD?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Key School-MD. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Key School-MD’s official site: http://www.keyschool.org or call them at 410-263-9231.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Key School-MD’s official site: http://www.keyschool.org or call them at 410-263-9231.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Key School-MD?
Yes, here are few:
Annapolis Area Christian School, Archbishop Spalding High School and Belair Baptist Christian Academy.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Key School-MD?
The overall rating for Key School-MD is B+.
The section ratings of Key School-MD are:
B+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Key School-MD are:
B+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
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