For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,543 students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in Kensington are Mary E. Griswold School, Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School and Emma Hart Willard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary E. Griswold School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 Heather Ln.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-6336
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-6336
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
899 Norton Rd.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-0323
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-0323
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Emma Hart Willard School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1088 Norton Rd.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4151
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4151
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT include Mary E. Griswold School, Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School and Emma Hart Willard School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin?
the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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