草榴社区

Grace Episcopal Day School Photo - Grade 4 students enjoy each other's company during snack and recess on our 11-acre campus.

Best Kensington 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 1,152 students in Kensington, MD.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Kensington, MD include Holy Redeemer School Kensington and Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Maryland private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private elementary schools in Kensington, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Kensington 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brookewood School
Brookewood School Photo - At Brookewood School, we believe that our school should help parents form their daughters into women who are educated, cultured, pious, cheerful, adventurous, and generous. We also believe in four specific characteristics that build the foundation for a delightful education: freedom, friendship, fun, and faith. Our experienced faculty understand the educational and developmental needs of girls.
All-girls (Catholic)
(11)
10401 Armory Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 949-7997
Gr: K-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
9715 Summit Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Holy Redeemer School Kensington
(Catholic)
9715 Summit Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Tuition listed
Grace Episcopal Day School
Grace Episcopal Day School Photo - Our Grade 5 students perform their musical, "Let's Bounce." Each spring, Grade 5 students write, design, and perform their own production.
(Episcopal)
(6)
9411 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 292-5237
Gr: NS-5 | 97 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Kensington)
This State (MD)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,152 Students
110,516 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
37%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
131 Teachers
12,074 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
57%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1227

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,548
$16,166
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$6,753
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
3,913 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
4,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
54 Students
19,034 Students
% Black Students
5%
17%
# White Students
648 Students
60,991 Students
% White Students
56%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
361 Students
21,625 Students
% of Others Students
31%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Kensington, MD?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Kensington, MD include Holy Redeemer School Kensington and Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Kensington?
4 private elementary schools are located in Kensington.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Kensington?
100% of private elementary schools in Kensington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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