For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 113 students in Kensington, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Kensington, KS are Thunder Ridge Elementary School and Thunder Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kensington, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Kensington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kensington, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thunder Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 S Kansas Street
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Grades: K-3
| 46 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thunder Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 East Ash
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Kensington, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
128 S Kansas
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Grades: K-6
| 79 students
209 E Ash
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kensington, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Kensington, KS include Thunder Ridge Elementary School and Thunder Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in Kensington?
2 public schools are located in Kensington.
What is the racial composition of students in Kensington?
Kensington public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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