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#161 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 42% of private schools
Key School
School · Annapolis, MD
A private school in Annapolis, MD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
534 HILLSMERE DR, Annapolis, MD 21403
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Key School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,915/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Annapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,068
Median home value
$566,900
Median rent
$1,872/mo
College educated
57.6%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 2–12 | 3.7 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Central Special SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Weems Creek Nursery School & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK | 4.4 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Key School is listed in Annapolis, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Key School
Key School is a private school in Annapolis, MD, serving approximately 598 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #161 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Key School
What grades does Key School serve?
Key School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Key School?
Key School has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Key School?
The student-teacher ratio at Key School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Key School rank in MD?
Key School ranks #161 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Key School's MySchoolScout rating?
Key School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Key School a private school?
Yes, Key School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Key School a religious school?
No, Key School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 598
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Phone
- (443) 321-7833
- Area population (ZIP 21403)
- 32,757
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21403; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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