Best Kensington Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,149 students in Kensington, MD (there are 7 public schools, serving 5,262 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Kensington, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Kensington, MD include Holy Redeemer Catholic School and Academy Of The Holy Cross.
60% of private schools in Kensington, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Kensington Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Brookewood School
Brookewood School Photo - All grade school provides a lasting sisterhood and the ability to mentor others.
All-girls (Catholic)
(11)
10401 Armory Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 949-7997
Grades: K-12
| 228 students
Academy Of The Holy Cross
Academy Of The Holy Cross Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
4920 Strathmore Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
Holy Redeemer Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
9715 Summit Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
Grades: NS-8
| 432 students
Crossway Community Montessori School
Montessori School
3015 Upton Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 929-2505
Grades: PK-3
| 51 students
Oneness-Family High School
Montessori School
9411 Connecticut Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 652-7751
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kensington, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Kensington, MD include Holy Redeemer Catholic School and Academy Of The Holy Cross.
How many private schools are located in Kensington, MD?
5 private schools are located in Kensington, MD.
How diverse are private schools in Kensington, MD?
Kensington, MD private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Kensington, MD go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Kensington, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kensington, MD?
60% of private schools in Kensington, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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