For the 2026 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 31% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Rock View Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Denfeld Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0920
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0920
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Kensington, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Montessori Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3015 Upton Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 929-2505
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 929-2505
Gr: PK-K | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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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