Welcome to MKA
Our transformational education empowers students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 to learn at their growing edge in a vibrant and engaged independent school community. On campuses alive with inquiry and innovation, students are supported while pushing the boundaries of their understanding.
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Although an MKA education is a serious endeavor that is a step ahead at every stage, it is delivered at a student-centered pace that fosters a deep love of learning and enthusiasm for discovery and exploration.
Grades Jr-K - 3
Primary School
MKA’s advanced program prioritizes students’ curiosity, creativity, and innovation. In Junior Kindergarten through third grade, students inquire, experiment, and collaborate as they engage in their studies of mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, fine and performing arts, and world language.
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Grades 4 - 8
Middle School
In an academically challenging, dynamic, and supportive Middle School community, fourth- through eighth-grade students grow to understand themselves as learners and develop effective learning strategies. Confidence, independence, and deep learning come with the essential social-emotional and academic skills they build.
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Grades 9 - 12
Upper School
In an Upper School community deeply rooted in inquiry, exploration, connection, and service, students’ learning experiences have “no ceiling.” Students become ethical leaders and change agents as they pursue their interests; discover their leadership potential; and excel in academics, athletics, and the arts.
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Beyond MKA
AlUMNI
MKA alumni are innovators and leaders who carry the values of knowledge, vision, and integrity into the world beyond our campuses. Rooted in shared experiences, our graduates remain an essential part of the MKA story, determined to incite change, shape communities, support one another, and inspire future generations.
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A student’s journey at MKA is a path to knowing who they are and where they want to go. MKA students learn at their “growing edge,” the place where they experience opportunities to push the boundaries of their understanding and comfort that leads to transformation.
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Ethical Leadership
Using Ethics as an essential entry point for authentic leadership work, MKA provides students with the opportunity to examine their individual identities and character development and then chart their own Ethical Leadership path, rooted in integrity, empathy, and service.
STEM+ Mindset
A STEM+ mindset is essential for constructing knowledge and innovating novel solutions that address current and prospective challenges. STEM+ at MKA prepares students with practical skills and interdisciplinary knowledge to collaborate, adapt, and leverage connections across all fields, inspiring creativity and innovation for the future.
Research and Writing
MKA’s interdisciplinary research program is designed to encourage students to ask and answer questions thoroughly and deeply by considering and synthesizing multiple perspectives. Additionally, through a multidisciplinary commitment to writing as a process, MKA students become distinctly confident and effective writers.
KNOWN AND CONNECTED
At MKA, connection is more than a value—it’s a daily experience. We are a community of motivated students, supportive families, committed faculty and staff, and accomplished alumni who strive to create a culture where each individual is deeply valued. In their own words, hear why members of our community love MKA.
STUDENT
“What I love most about MKA is that there are no bounds on our potential. There are no boxes we are confined to. It is not only accepted but encouraged to discover our passions and find what sparks our curiosity.”
Nate Chou
Grade 12
FACULTY
“The biggest thing that keeps me at my growing edge is just collaboration with my colleagues. It makes every day exciting and fun. I love MKA’s focus on professional development and I always want to be contributing to that in an active way. We’re all resources to each other; it keeps you on top of your game and wanting to always better yourself and your craft.”
Brittany O'Neill
Third Grade Teacher
PARENT
“For prospective parents, you have to think about the type of person you want to produce at the end of your child’s school journey. Academics are the baseline, but there’s a broader consideration of the future adults you want to come out of this educational experience. If you want someone who is thoughtful and who thinks about others and society, MKA is a great place for that.”
Shane Mark
Second and Fifth Grade Parent
STUDENT
“MKA has helped me grow by giving me opportunities to push myself within math, science, and all my other subjects. I feel like I'm getting the best education possible here.”
Frankie Sasso
Grade 8
ALUMNI
“MKA saw me before I fully saw myself. The teachers didn't just know my name—they knew my curiosities, ambitions, and even my insecurities. Whether I was in a classroom, nervous about a tennis match, or figuring out harmonies for an upcoming performance, there was always an adult who believed in me and a community that had my back. That foundation of being truly known gave me the courage to take risks later in life.”
Dillon Carrol
Class of 2016
PARENT
“During his junior year, when my son was having a hard time, he felt that he had a safe place to go and talk about it. MKA does that really well, encouraging you to get to know your teachers and use that time. That’s a great feeling for a parent—to know you have someone on your child’s side to help advocate for them.”
Leena Bansal
Grade 12 Parent
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Students from 86 Communities
14
AP Courses and 43 Honors Courses
16:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
>2/3
Students accepted into Tier 1 Colleges and Universities
15+
Performing Arts Performances Each Year
110+
Athletic Championships in the Last Decade
