A Middle School for Boys: Kensington Hall

All Boys for a Reason

We are all boys for a reason: boys thrive in environments intentionally designed for how they develop, learn, and lead. We believe in the power of faith, intellectual values, service, community, and responsibility—cultivated in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

Founded in 2002, Kensington Hall offers a 21st-century, Montessori-inspired program that meets the developmental needs of young gentlemen. Boys benefit from daily movement, peer collaboration, opportunities to lead and follow, and hands-on learning. They grow in an environment that reinforces brotherhood, kindness, accountability, and faith.

Our program is grounded in years of gender-based research on how boys learn best. It is shaped by educational research, ongoing evaluation, and the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. Our curriculum develops confident leaders, critical thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers. Graduates leave with a love of learning, a sense of hope, and a desire to use their gifts to make a difference.

Students are challenged through experiences that build self-confidence, curiosity, perseverance, and a heart for service. Proximity to the Middle School for Girls allows us to guide social development thoughtfully and intentionally. Over four years, boys learn to advocate for themselves—both in and out of the classroom.