For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,427 students in Kensington, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kensington, MD are Silver Creek Middle School, Stephen Knolls School and Newport Mill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kensington, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Kensington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kensington, MD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Creek Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3701 Saul Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2200
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Newport Mill Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-7160
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-7160
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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 middle schools in Kensington, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kensington, MD include Silver Creek Middle School, Stephen Knolls School and Newport Mill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kensington?
3 public middle schools are located in Kensington.
What is the racial composition of students in Kensington?
Kensington public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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