For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,427 students in Kensington, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kensington, MD are Stephen Knolls School, Silver Creek Middle School and Newport Mill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kensington, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Kensington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Kensington, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Creek Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3701 Saul Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2200
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
Newport Mill Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-7160
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-7160
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Kensington, Maryland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Montessori Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3015 Upton Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 929-2505
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 929-2505
Grades: PK-K
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kensington, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kensington, MD include Stephen Knolls School, Silver Creek Middle School and Newport Mill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kensington?
3 public middle schools are located in Kensington.
What is the racial composition of students in Kensington?
Kensington public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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