Academy Of The Holy Cross Photo

Best Kensington Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,625 students in Kensington, MD (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,581 public students). 26% 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 Academy Of The Holy Cross, Brookewood School, and Holy Redeemer School Kensington.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
71% of private schools in Kensington, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Kensington Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Academy Of The Holy Cross
Academy Of The Holy Cross Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
4920 Strathmore Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Crossway Community Montessori School
Montessori School
3015 Upton Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-7457
Gr: PK-3 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Grace Episcopal Day School
Grace Episcopal Day School Photo
(Episcopal)
(5)
9411 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 292-5237
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
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kensington, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Kensington, MD include Academy Of The Holy Cross, Brookewood School, and Holy Redeemer School Kensington.
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 36% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
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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