For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 646 students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Kansas City, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kensington are Mark Twain Elementary School and Frances Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kensington, Kansas City, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Kansas City, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-5200
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-5200
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Frances Willard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Orville
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6100
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6100
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Kansas City, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Kansas City, KS include Mark Twain Elementary School and Frances Willard Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington City?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kensington City?
the neighborhood of Kensington City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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