Type
Day
Enrollment
141
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Local / Regional
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Kent School is a regional independent day school in Chestertown, Maryland, serving Pre-K through Grade 8. For 2025-2026, the profile reports enrollment of 141 students across Little School, Lower School, and Middle School, with 22 total faculty. The school was founded in 1967 and reports Middle School honors distinctions (Gold Honors and Silver Honors).
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Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
100th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 100% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Institutional Resources
0th percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 0% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
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Higher reported outcomes than 0% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
35th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 35% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 4-8
Profile
Academics
- Honors Program
- Yes
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$3,906,266
Tax year 2024
Net Income
$120,099
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$3,337,193
Tax year 2024
Expenses Per Student
$23,668
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Nancy Mugele
Asst. Head of School for Advancement
Tricia Cammerzell
Asst. Head of School for Academics
Jenny Cernak
Asst. Head of School for Fin. & Operations
Lizmarie Naaldijk
Institutional
Contacts
General Contact
School Contact
6788 Wilkins Lane, Chestertown, MD 21620; www.kentschool.org
External References
Links
Search & Answers
Kent School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent School?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Kent School.
How many students are enrolled at Kent School?
The current school profile reports about 141 students enrolled at Kent School.
What grades does Kent School offer?
Kent School currently reports serving grades PK-8.
Is Kent School a day school or a boarding school?
Kent School is a private school.
Does Kent School have an honors program?
Yes. Kent reports Middle School honors recognition, with Gold Honors for students earning an overall average of 95% or higher and Silver Honors for averages of 88% to 94%.
Does Kent School use research-based teaching methods?
Yes. The school says 100% of its staff have been trained by CTTL to use Mind, Brain, and Education science strategies across the Pre-K through Grade 8 curriculum.
When was Kent School founded?
Kent School was founded in 1967 and welcomed its first students in 1968.
What are some recent schools Kent students have gone on to?
The profile lists recent secondary acceptances and matriculations including The Hill School, Lawrenceville School, Mercersburg Academy, Severn School, St. Andrew’s School, and Woodberry Forest School, among others.
By Geography
Nearby Schools
By Similarity
Similar Schools
Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Boarding Model • Boarding Status • Boarding Status Code • College Counseling Category • More normalized profile fields |
| $ kentschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/School-Profile-2025-2026.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | Faculty Count • Founded Year |
| Is Private School Worth It? | The Value of a Kent School Education kentschool.org/the-truth-about-tuition | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Grades Served |
| Kent School Academic Programs in Chestertown, MD kentschool.org/academics | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Grades Served |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | kentschool.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | kentschool.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | kentschool.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | kentschool.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | kentschool.org/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions | Kent School | Private School in Chestertown, MD | kentschool.org/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | kentschool.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| Student Life at Kent School: Athletics, Community & Growth | kentschool.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | kentschool.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| Kent School | Private School in Chestertown, Maryland | kentschool.org | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | kentschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/School-Profile-2025-2026.pdf | page_scan |
| Kent School Academic Programs in Chestertown, MD | kentschool.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| Kent School Academic Programs in Chestertown, MD | kentschool.org/academics/#little | supplemental_backfill |
| Kent School Academic Programs in Chestertown, MD | kentschool.org/academics/#lower | supplemental_backfill |
| Is Private School Worth It? | The Value of a Kent School Education | kentschool.org/the-truth-about-tuition | supplemental_backfill |
| $ | kentschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/School-Profile-2025-2026.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Official website | kentschool.org | search |
| Kent School Academic Programs in Chestertown, MD | kentschool.org/academics/#programs | supplemental_backfill |
| Kent School Mission & Philosophy | Nurturing Academic Excellence | kentschool.org/mission-and-school-philosophy | supplemental_backfill |
| Student Life at Kent School: Athletics, Community & Growth | kentschool.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| View Our Strategic Plan | kentschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Strategic-Planning-Visual-Final-PDF.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 4-8 | Grades 4–8 and iPads for Grades K–3 Field learning experiences at all grade levels Community service across divisions Counseling services for social and emotional well‑being Weekly community meetings Cultural assemblies Visiting Writer Program supported by the Kudner Leyon Memorial Endowment Continued Growth & |
| Lowest Grade | -1 | PK-8 |
| Highest Grade | 8 | PK-8 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | PK-8 |
| Boarding Status | Day | Kent School is a regional, independent day school serving students from Pre‐Kindergarten through Grade 8. |
| Boarding Status Code | day | Day |
| School Type | Private | Kent School is a regional, independent day school serving students from Pre‐Kindergarten through Grade 8. |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 141 | 2025 - 2026 Enrollment: Little School (Ages 3 & 4) 18; Lower School (Gr. K - 4) 66; Middle School (Gr. 5 - 8) 57. |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 1967 | founded in 1967 |
| School Leadership | - | Nancy Mugele, Head of School |
| Key Contacts | - | 6788 Wilkins Lane Chestertown, MD 21620 410-778-4100 www.kentschool.org. [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | - |
| School Codes | - | - |
| AP Courses | - | - |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | Gold Honors are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance throughout the entire academic year achieving an overall grade percentage average of 95% or above. Students who achieve an overall grade percentage average of 88% to 94% will be recognized with Silver Honors. |
| Advanced Course Notes | - | - |
| Faculty Count | 22 | Faculty Total - 22 Little School - 3 Lower School - 8 Middle School - 7 Specialists - 4 |
| College Counseling Summary | - | - |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | - | - |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | - |
| Weighted Grades | - | - |
| Weighted Grades Policy | - | - |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | day_only | day_only |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| Student Body Reach Category | regional | regional |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Signals | - | Profile describes Kent School as a 'regional, independent day school' serving Pre-K through Grade 8.; Boarding status is reported as day school.; No admissions volume, admit rate, yield, SAT, or ACT data are reported.; Honors recognition is reported in Middle School (Gold Honors at 95%+ average; Silver Honors at 88%-94%).; The profile states that 100% of staff were trained by CTTL to apply Mind, Brain, and Education science strategies.; Recent secondary acceptances and matriculations are listed, but no college outcomes are reported.; No financial-aid participation figures are reported.; No testing policy or college-counseling summary is reported. |