Academics
Exceptional Academics for Every Stage of Growth
From our nurturing Little School to the dynamic learning environments of Lower and Middle School, Kent School’s academic programs foster curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
Preschool 3 Through Grade 8
Three Distinct Programs, One Lifelong Foundation of Learning
At Kent School, we guide students through each stage of their educational journey with age-appropriate academic programs designed to foster growth, curiosity, and confidence.
Ages 3–5
Little School
Play-based learning that builds the curiosity and confidence children carry into Kindergarten.
Kindergarten – Grade 4
Lower School
Strong foundations in reading, writing, and math, with teachers who know each child well.
Grades 5–8
Middle School
An integrated, hands-on curriculum that prepares students for secondary school and beyond.
Little School · Ages 3–5
Nurturing Young Learners with Playful Exploration
In Little School, children ages 3, 4, and 5 learn through play, hands-on discovery, and theme-based lessons guided by their teachers. Every classroom has two teachers, so each child gets the attention they need to build early literacy, number sense, and the confidence to start Kindergarten ready. Little School has its own classrooms and playground, and our youngest students are a full part of the larger school too, with weekly Spanish, Library, Music, and Physical Education classes, Reading Partners with our Third Grade students, and Nature Buddies with our Middle School students.
Lower School · Kindergarten – Grade 4
Inspiring Young Minds Through Purposeful Learning and Growth
At Kent School’s Lower School, students in Kindergarten through Grade 4 are inspired to embrace the joy of learning in a supportive, nurturing environment. With a balanced approach to academic excellence and social-emotional development, children build essential skills, develop resilience, and grow into curious, independent learners. Our dedicated faculty guide students to take pride in their efforts and explore their full potential, laying the foundation for a lifetime of growth and achievement.
Middle School · Grades 5–8
Building Leaders and Thinkers: Preparing for a Bright Future
Middle School at Kent School is a dynamic environment where students in Grades 5 through 8 are encouraged to explore, question, and grow. Through an integrated, hands-on curriculum, students develop critical thinking, research, and organizational skills while forming a strong sense of self and community. With the guidance of caring faculty, each student is prepared for the next stage of their educational journey and for a lifetime of success.
From Our Families
“We are so extremely grateful that our son's middle school years were spent here at Kent School. He was able to step up and be a leader, be a member of a team, work toward common goals, problem solve, explore his interests, step out of his comfort zone, and self advocate. What an incredible gift those years were!”
Previous Kent School Parent
Beyond Grade 8
What Does It Mean to Be a Kent School Graduate?
Our teachers and administrators are invested in the success of every Kent School student, from their first day through graduation day. At every step, we prepare our students for success at the next level, and that includes preparing them for success in secondary school.
Visit Kent School
See It in Action
The best way to understand a Kent School education is to see it for yourself. Walk our riverside campus, step into our classrooms, and meet the teachers who will know your child well.
Still Exploring?
Download the Kent School Viewbook
The Kent School Viewbook covers what a Preschool to Grade 8 education here looks like, along with the secondary schools and colleges our graduates go on to attend.