Kents Hill School, private, boarding school in Kents Hill, Maine, United States
Kents Hill School is a boarding high school set on a large campus in Readfield, Maine, where buildings from different eras stand side by side. The campus includes classroom buildings, dormitories, athletic facilities, and administrative offices spread across a wooded New England setting.
The school was founded in the early 19th century as a Methodist institution and was one of the first schools of its kind in Maine. Over the following decades it expanded steadily, adding new buildings to the original structures as its enrollment grew.
Kents Hill School is an active boarding school whose campus brings together students from many different backgrounds, giving the place a genuinely international feel. The older brick buildings sitting alongside newer facilities show how the school has kept its traditions while continuing to grow.
The campus is best explored on foot, with paths connecting the different areas across the grounds. Since part of the visit takes place outdoors and Maine weather can change quickly, comfortable shoes and layers are a good idea.
The campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means some of its oldest buildings are protected while still being used every day by students. It is rare to visit an active school where 19th-century architecture and everyday student life share the same space.
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