We are a coed, independent, Preschool through Grade 8 day school. We serve children from age three through elementary and middle school grades from throughout the Mid-Shore region of the Eastern Shore of Maryland in Queen Anne’s County and Kent County including but not limited to Chestertown, Centreville, Kent Island, Worton, Galena, Millington, Kennedyville, Cecilton, and Church Hill.

Kent School is non-denominational.

We are accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS),  we are a member of The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) ) and The State of Maryland.

Our current enrollment is 154 students.

The average class size is 15.

We have an 8:1 student to teacher ratio.

Kent School graduates attend area public schools, independent day schools and independent boarding schools. A list of recent secondary school acceptances is below:

• Foxcroft School
• The Gunston School
• The Hill School
• The Hotchkiss School
• Kent School, CT
• Lawrenceville School
• Mercersburg Academy
• Peddie School
• Proctor Academy
• St. Andrew’s School
• St. James School
• St. Mark’s High School
• Saints Peter & Paul High School
• Severn School
• Tower Hill School
• Ursuline Academy
• Westtown School

Yes, Kent School has two 14 passenger vans. There is a Northern Route starting in Galena and a Southern Route starting in Queenstown. There is an additional fee for van service.

Our academic day begins at 8:20 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. After School care is available Monday through Thursday until 5:00 p.m.

Yes. After school care is provided and runs from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Middle School students may arrive as early as 8:00 a.m. Lower School and Little School students may arrive as early as 8:15 a.m.

Yes, Kent School awards nearly $400,000 in tuition assistance annually. Over 40% of Kent School families receive assistance. The average award is approximately $8,000.

Yes, but they are limited.

Kent School’s tuition is inclusive. We provide books, supplies, yearbooks, and cover the costs of most field learning trips. We also provide laptops for student use in Grades 4 through 8 and have iPads available to students in K – 3

Additional fees may include:

Transportation

Athletic Fees and other after school activity fees

After School Care Fees

Some specialty field learning experiences

Kent School Parents Association dues.

Yes, Kent School’s tuition is inclusive of fees and books.

There is an electronic gate at the entrance of Kent School’s campus. It is closed during the academic day. Visitors use a call box to notify the front desk and the gate is opened when we confirm the guest.

All front facing doors are closed and locked during the academic day. The campus is equipped with security cameras.

In addition to After School Care, Kent School has an auditioned  Chorus for students in Grades 4  through 8 as well as three seasons of interscholastic athletics for students in Grades 5 through 8. Kent School also offers “pop-up” clubs that occur during the year. There are also opportunities for music lessons and tutoring based on teacher availability.

Kent School graduates attend area public schools, independent day schools and independent boarding schools. A list of recent secondary school acceptances is below:

• Foxcroft School
• The Gunston School
• The Hill School
• The Hotchkiss School
• Kent School, CT
• Lawrenceville School
• Mercersburg Academy
• Peddie School
• Proctor Academy
• St. Andrew’s School
• St. James School
• St. Mark’s High School
• Saints Peter & Paul High School
• Severn School
• Tower Hill School
• Ursuline Academy
• Westtown School

Kent School does not have a cafeteria. Students bring a packed snack, lunch and refillable water bottle each day. The Kent School Parents Association does offer a monthly Pizza Lunch as an organization fundraiser.

Yes, Kent School employs a full-time School Counselor who is responsible for creating and executing our Social Emotional learning curriculum across all grade levels. Our Counselor also provides support for students individually or in small groups.

Yes, our Learning Strategists offer support to students in one-to-one situations, small groups or in classrooms. Our goal is to provide strategies for success. 

Yes, students in Grades 5 through 8 have the opportunity to play on our athletic teams. We offer field hockey and soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter and lacrosse in the spring. Our teams compete against other area schools and rec programs.

Yes, The Kent School Parents Association is very active in the life of the school planning many cherished school events. There are many ways to volunteer. Each Kent School family pays  annual dues which fund these special events.