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How Much Is Private School in Maryland? What Families Actually Pay at Kent School

Private school tuition is rarely what families actually pay. Here’s what Kent School costs, what our inclusive tuition covers, and how tuition assistance puts a Kent education within […]

How Kent School Prepares Students for High School and Beyond

High school preparation is about more than grades and test scores. At Kent School, students develop the confidence, communication skills, critical thinking, and independence they need to thrive […]

The Scholar-Athlete: Why Middle School Sports Are the Secret to Classroom Success

Athletics are about more than competition. At Kent School, middle school sports help students develop resilience, confidence, teamwork, and focus, skills that support success both in the classroom […]

The 5th Grade Pivot: Why Families Switch to Kent School for Middle School

As children approach middle school, many families begin asking whether their current school still feels like the right fit. At Kent School, Middle School begins in Grade 5, […]

Kent School SGA 2025 School Year

A Premier Private School Alternative for Queen Anne’s County & Centreville

Searching for a private school near Centreville, MD? Discover Kent School’s unique program in Chestertown with small classes, academic rigor, Chesapeake Bay studies, and more.

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Public vs. Private School in Kent County: Finding the Right Path for Your Child

Comparing public and private schools in Kent County, Maryland? This guide helps families understand how class size, middle school structure, hands-on learning, tuition assistance, and school community can […]

In the Classroom

Academics

Academic Progress Report 

At Kent School, academic excellence and joyful childhood are not competing priorities. Through hands-on instruction, outdoor play, reduced screen time, and a thoughtful balance of rigor and creativity, […]

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Digital Literacy Platforms and Screen Time in Schools: The Kent School Approach

As conversations grow around digital literacy platforms like iReady, many parents are asking how technology should fit into the classroom. At Kent School, our approach is simple: technology […]

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How Research-Informed Teaching Sets Kent School Apart

At Kent School, our nine-year partnership with the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL) at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School ensures that our classrooms are shaped not only […]

For Families

Admissions

Kent School students listening to a lesson by a teacher

How Much Is Private School in Maryland? What Families Actually Pay at Kent School

Private school tuition is rarely what families actually pay. Here’s what Kent School costs, what our inclusive tuition covers, and how tuition assistance puts a Kent education within […]

How Kent School Prepares Students for High School and Beyond

High school preparation is about more than grades and test scores. At Kent School, students develop the confidence, communication skills, critical thinking, and independence they need to thrive […]

The Scholar-Athlete: Why Middle School Sports Are the Secret to Classroom Success

Athletics are about more than competition. At Kent School, middle school sports help students develop resilience, confidence, teamwork, and focus, skills that support success both in the classroom […]

Beyond the Classroom

Student Life

Kent School Middle School students gathered around smiling

Navigating Friendship Conflicts with Care 

Friendship conflict can be one of the most painful parts of growing up, especially during the middle school years. In this thoughtful piece, Kent School’s Dean of Students […]

Kent School students listening to a lesson by a teacher

There Is More Here

Families searching for a private school in Chestertown, Maryland are often looking for more than academics alone. At Kent School, students are known, challenged, encouraged, and given room […]

Kent School students writing during classroom time

Digital Literacy Platforms and Screen Time in Schools: The Kent School Approach

As conversations grow around digital literacy platforms like iReady, many parents are asking how technology should fit into the classroom. At Kent School, our approach is simple: technology […]

Tuition & Affordability

See How Affordable We Can Be

We believe an exceptional education should be within reach for every family. More than 39% of Kent School families receive tuition assistance, and we'll help you understand what's possible for yours.