For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 125 students in Kensington, MN.
The top ranked public school in Kensington, MN is West Central Area S. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kensington, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kensington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kensington, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Central Area S. Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31 N Central
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Grades: PK-4
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kensington, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Kensington, MN include West Central Area S. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kensington?
1 public schools are located in Kensington.
What is the racial composition of students in Kensington?
Kensington public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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