For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 624 students in Kensington, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Kensington, MD are Stephen Knolls School and Rock View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kensington, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Kensington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kensington, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stephen Knolls School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10731 St. Margaret's Way
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Rock View Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Denfeld Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0920
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0920
Grades: PK-5
| 570 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 preschools in Kensington, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Kensington, MD include Stephen Knolls School and Rock View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kensington?
2 public preschools are located in Kensington.
What is the racial composition of students in Kensington?
Kensington public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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