For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,078 students in Kensington, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Kensington, MD are Albert Einstein High School and Stephen Knolls School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kensington, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Kensington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Kensington, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Albert Einstein High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kensington, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albert Einstein High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11135 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2700
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #22.
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
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 high schools in Kensington, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Kensington, MD include Albert Einstein High School and Stephen Knolls School.
How many public high schools are located in Kensington?
2 public high schools are located in Kensington.
What is the racial composition of students in Kensington?
Kensington public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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