Best Schools in Kensington, NY
Kensington, NY has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,718 students. On average they score 89% on state proficiency tests against a projected 85%, so schools in Kensington exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kensington, NY
The top high schools in Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manhasset Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhasset Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 962 Students
2. Great Neck North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Neck Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1176 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kensington, NY
The top middle schools in Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manhasset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhasset Union Free School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 521 Students
2. Great Neck North Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Neck Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kensington, NY
The top elementary schools in Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. E M Baker School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Neck Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 664 Students
2. Shelter Rock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhasset Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 651 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kensington, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kensington, NY has a total population of 1,226 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 76% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kensington, NY
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, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kensington, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kensington, NY.
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, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kensington, NY
How many schools are in Kensington, NY?
Kensington, NY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,718 students in total.
How do schools in Kensington perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Kensington score 89% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 85%, so on average schools in Kensington 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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