Holy Redeemer School Kensington, located in the suburban community of Kensington, MD, serves 395 students from preschool through 8th grade in a coeducational setting.
Founded in 1950, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 supported by 27 teachers.
The annual tuition is $10,400, offering private elementary and middle school education with Catholic affiliation and membership in the National Catholic Educational Association.
The student body includes 12.68% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Holy Redeemer ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for largest student body size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,400
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Holy Redeemer School Kensington ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
395 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,400
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holy Redeemer School Kensington cost?
Holy Redeemer School Kensington's tuition is approximately $10,400 for private students.
What schools are Holy Redeemer School Kensington often compared to?
Holy Redeemer School Kensington is often viewed alongside schools like Mother Of God School by visitors of our site.
What is Holy Redeemer School Kensington's ranking?
Holy Redeemer School Kensington ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Redeemer School Kensington?
The application deadline for Holy Redeemer School Kensington is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Holy Redeemer School Kensington vs. Mother Of God School
The nearest high school to Holy Redeemer School Kensington is Oneness-Family High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School ![Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School Photo]( "Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
9715 Summit Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
9411 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 292-5237
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 292-5237
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 97 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oneness-Family High School
Montessori School
9411 Connecticut Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 652-7751
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 652-7751
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Tuition listed
10401 Armory Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 949-7997
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 949-7997
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart ![Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart - Hamilton House]( "Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart - Hamilton House")
All-girls (Catholic)
9101 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 809 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oneness-Family High School
Montessori School
9411 Connecticut Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 652-7751
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 652-7751
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Tuition listed
10401 Armory Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 949-7997
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 949-7997
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart ![Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart - Hamilton House]( "Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart - Hamilton House")
All-girls (Catholic)
9101 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 809 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4920 Strathmore Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-2100
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-2100
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochambeau-the French Intl School ![Rochambeau-the French Intl School Photo]( "Rochambeau-the French Intl School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
9600 Forest Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-8260
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-8260
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,114 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School ![Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School Photo]( "Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
9715 Summit Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
9411 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 292-5237
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 292-5237
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 97 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10401 Armory Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 949-7997
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 949-7997
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart ![Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart - Hamilton House]( "Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart - Hamilton House")
All-girls (Catholic)
9101 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 809 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4900 Strathmore Avenue
Garrett Park, MD 20896
(301) 949-0053
Garrett Park, MD 20896
(301) 949-0053
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School ![Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School Photo]( "Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
9715 Summit Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
9411 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 292-5237
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 292-5237
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 97 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart ![Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart - Hamilton House]( "Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart - Hamilton House")
All-girls (Catholic)
9101 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 809 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4900 Strathmore Avenue
Garrett Park, MD 20896
(301) 949-0053
Garrett Park, MD 20896
(301) 949-0053
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Bethesda Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
5615 Beech Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-6999
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-6999
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 250 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Mayfield Intermediate
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Mayfield Court
Manassas, VA 20110
(571) 377-6600
Manassas, VA 20110
(571) 377-6600
9222.2 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 839 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Parkside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8602 Mathis Ave
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-3106
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-3106
9222.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Signal Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9553 Birmingham Dr
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 530-7541
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 530-7541
9222.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 807 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Independence Nontraditional School - Middle School
Alternative School
14550 Aden Road, C/o Pr Willia
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
9222.6 miles
Osbourn Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8909 Euclid Ave
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 365-6500
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 365-6500
9222.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,661 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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