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Kensington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,622 students in Kensington, MD, 26% of all K-12 students in Kensington, MD are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
71% of private schools in Kensington, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Kensington Private Schools (2026-27)

Brookewood School Photo
Brookewood School
Gr: K-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-girls (Catholic)
10401 Armory Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 949-7997
(11)
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Academy Of The Holy Cross Photo
Academy Of The Holy Cross
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-girls (Catholic)
4920 Strathmore Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-2100
(1)
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Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School Photo
Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
9715 Summit Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
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Map of Holy Redeemer School Kensington
Holy Redeemer School Kensington
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students
Catholic
9715 Summit Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-3701
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Grace Episcopal Day School Photo
Grace Episcopal Day School
Gr: NS-5 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
9411 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 292-5237
(6)
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Map of The Nature School at Montessori Living
The Nature School at Montessori Living
Gr: NS-K | 48 students
Montessori School
3015 Upton Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 929-2505
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Map of Oneness-Family High School
Oneness-Family High School
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
Montessori School
9411 Connecticut Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 652-7751
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Kensington, MD Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,622
Students
$20,705
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kensington)
This State (MD)
# Schools
7 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
1,622 Students
143,559 Students
% Students of Color
34%
39%
0.69
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
55 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
301 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
4%
# Black Students
97 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%
# White Students
736 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
45%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
431 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
27%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
173 Teachers
15,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
57%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1221
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,705
$15,978
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$6,978
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kensington, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Kensington, MD include Holy Redeemer School Kensington, Academy Of The Holy Cross, and Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Kensington?
7 private schools are located in Kensington.
How diverse are private schools in Kensington?
Kensington private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Kensington go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Kensington are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kensington?
71% of private schools in Kensington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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