For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,042 students in Kensington, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kensington, MD are Albert Einstein High School and Stephen Knolls School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kensington, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Kensington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Kensington, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Albert Einstein High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kensington, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert Einstein High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11135 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2700
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,991 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Stephen Knolls School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10731 St. Margaret's Way
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kensington, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kensington, MD include Albert Einstein High School and Stephen Knolls School.
How many public high schools are located in Kensington?
2 public high schools are located in Kensington.
What is the racial composition of students in Kensington?
Kensington public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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