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Kensington Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 975 students in Kensington, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Maryland private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private preschools in Kensington, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Kensington Private Preschools (2026-27)

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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Kensington, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
975
Students
+948.4% (+882 students) 10-yr
$16,397
Avg. Tuition
+127.7% (+$9,197) 9-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+3 students) 10-yr
19%
Students of Color
-62.0% (-31.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+125.0% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kensington)
This State (MD)
# Schools
4 Schools
582 Schools
# Students
975 Students
100,612 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025244192191
2024246190187
2023242190185
2022195195188
2021195194184
2020183190179
2019207190182
2018207184181
2017257186183
2016257184181
201593181173
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% Students of Color
19%
37%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202523%37%32%
202423%36%32%
202316%37%32%
202225%36%31%
202125%36%32%
202025%36%31%
201921%37%31%
201821%35%30%
201716%36%31%
201616%37%31%
201550%39%31%
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0.57
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.570.660.65
20240.570.660.65
20230.460.670.65
20220.550.650.64
20210.550.660.64
20200.520.660.64
20190.570.640.64
20180.570.650.64
20170.420.630.62
20160.420.640.62
20150.550.650.62
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
210 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
2,972 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20254%3%4%
20244%3%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%4%4%
20191%3%5%
20181%3%5%
20174%4%3%
20164%4%3%
20158%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
51 Students
3,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20255%4%8%
20245%4%8%
20232%3%8%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%7%
20203%4%7%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20174%2%6%
20164%2%7%
20155%2%6%
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# Black Students
52 Students
13,839 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20255%14%6%
20245%14%6%
20232%15%6%
20226%15%6%
20216%15%7%
20207%15%7%
20198%15%6%
20188%15%6%
20179%14%6%
20169%15%6%
201525%16%6%
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# White Students
590 Students
46,375 Students
% White Students
61%
47%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202561%47%48%
202460%47%48%
202369%47%48%
202261%50%50%
202161%49%50%
202065%49%51%
201958%51%52%
201858%50%52%
201775%53%54%
201675%52%54%
201562%51%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
400 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
244 Students
31,647 Students
% of Others Students
25%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202525%32%34%
202426%32%33%
202327%31%33%
202229%28%31%
202129%29%31%
202024%28%31%
201931%28%30%
201831%29%30%
20178%27%30%
20168%27%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
104 Teachers
9,587 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20259:111:112:1
202410:111:112:1
202310:111:112:1
202210:110:112:1
202110:111:112:1
20209:111:112:1
201914:110:112:1
201814:110:112:1
20179:110:112:1
20169:111:112:1
20154:111:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202538%54%51%
202438%54%51%
202350%53%51%
202238%54%51%
202138%55%50%
202025%56%50%
201925%56%50%
201825%54%50%
201725%53%49%
201625%54%49%
201525%55%48%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025151616
2024151716
2023181716
2022151716
2021151616
2020151616
2019151616
2018151616
2017151616
2016151616
2015121616
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,397
$13,017

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$16,397$13,867$12,988
2024$8,290$12,846$10,159
2023$8,290$11,990$9,500
2022$8,290$11,664$8,989
2021$8,290$11,037$8,661
2020$8,290$10,617$8,383
2019$7,200$10,604$8,266
2018$7,200$10,172$7,888
2017$7,200$9,617$7,628
2016$7,200$9,460$7,230
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202530%31%31%
202430%31%30%
202230%31%29%
202130%31%29%
202030%29%29%
201930%28%28%
201830%27%27%
201730%27%26%
201630%26%25%
201530%25%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$5,300

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$10,000$5,010$4,864
2024$10,000$4,938$4,788
2022$10,000$4,818$4,366
2021$10,000$4,204$4,213
2020$10,000$4,296$4,101
2019$10,000$4,211$3,985
2018$10,000$3,764$3,694
2017$10,000$4,097$3,658
2016$10,000$4,555$3,429
2015$10,000$3,759$3,393
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearKensington, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202576%80%83%
202476%83%88%
202276%85%88%
202176%86%88%
202076%85%88%
201976%85%88%
201876%85%88%
201776%86%88%
201676%86%88%
201576%85%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Kensington, MD?
The top ranked private preschools in Kensington, MD include Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School and Holy Redeemer School Kensington.
How many private preschools are located in Kensington?
4 private preschools are located in Kensington.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Kensington?
75% of private preschools in Kensington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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