Best Public Preschools in Kensington, MD (2025-26)

Best Kensington Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 31% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Stephen Knolls School

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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Top 30%

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10731 St. Margaret's Way
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%)
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Bottom 50%

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3901 Denfeld Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0920

Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kensington, Maryland

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

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).