For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,262 students in Kensington, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,149 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Kensington, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Kensington, MD are Kensington Parkwood Elementary School, Stephen Knolls School and Albert Einstein High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kensington, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Kensington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kensington, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4710 Saul Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-3700
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Stephen Knolls School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10731 St. Margaret's Way
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
Albert Einstein High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11135 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2700
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,885 students
Rank: #44.
Garrett Park Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4810 Oxford Street
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0700
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0700
Grades: K-5
| 670 students
Rank: #55.
Silver Creek Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3701 Saul Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2200
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Rank: #66.
Rock View Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3901 Denfeld Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0920
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0920
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #77.
Newport Mill Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 929-2244
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 929-2244
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Kensington, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Montessori Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3015 Upton Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 929-2505
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 929-2505
Grades: PK-K
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kensington, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Kensington, MD include Kensington Parkwood Elementary School, Stephen Knolls School and Albert Einstein High School.
How many public schools are located in Kensington, MD?
7 public schools are located in Kensington, MD.
What percentage of students in Kensington, MD go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Kensington, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kensington, MD?
Kensington, MD public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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