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Best Schools in Kensington, MN
Kensington, MN has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,986 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Kensington greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kensington, MN
The top high schools in Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brandon-evansville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 139 Students
2. West Central Area Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students
3. Alexandria Area High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students
4. Minnewaska Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 399 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kensington, MN
The top middle schools in Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 292 Students
2. Discovery Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 913 Students
3. Brandon-evansville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
4. Wca Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kensington, MN
The top elementary schools in Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 128 Students
2. Minnewaska Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 351 Students
3. West Central Area S. El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 130 Students
4. Evansville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 159 Students
5. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
6. Brandon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 112 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kensington, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kensington, MN has a total population of 710 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kensington, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kensington, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kensington, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kensington, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Kensington, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kensington, MN
How many schools are in Kensington, MN?
Kensington, MN has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,986 students in total.
How do schools in Kensington perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Kensington score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Kensington greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kensington?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Kensington
1 of 1 schools in Kensington carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Kensington. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.