For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,543 students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kensington are Mary E. Griswold School, Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School and Emma Hart Willard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary E. Griswold School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 Heather Ln.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-6336
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-6336
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
899 Norton Rd.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-0323
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-0323
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Emma Hart Willard School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1088 Norton Rd.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4151
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4151
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT include Mary E. Griswold School, Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School and Emma Hart Willard School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin?
the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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