Best High Schools in South Kensington, MD

High schools
3
Students
7,289
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
64%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in South Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Walter Johnson High

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2942 Students

2. Bethesda-chevy Chase High

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2335 Students

3. Albert Einstein High

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2012 Students

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Best Middle Schools in South Kensington, MD

Middle schools
5
Students
4,287
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in South Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Bethesda Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1110 Students

2. Silver Creek Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 778 Students

3. Tilden Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1100 Students

4. Newport Mill Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students

5. Sligo Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in South Kensington, MD

Elementary schools
9
Students
4,178
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in South Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kensington Parkwood Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 592 Students

2. North Chevy Chase Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 234 Students

3. Garrett Park Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 686 Students

4. Oakland Terrace Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students

5. Woodlin Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students

6. Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 478 Students

7. Holy Redeemer School Kensington

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Holy Redeemer School Kensington • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 422 Students

8. Grace Episcopal Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Grace Episcopal Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students

9. Rosemary Hills Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 578 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in South Kensington, MD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South Kensington, MD has a total population of 7,622 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 83% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Kensington, MD

15,766

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Kensington, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

18.67 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.08 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Kensington, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Kensington, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,003 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Kensington, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in South Kensington, MD

How many schools are in South Kensington, MD?

South Kensington, MD has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 15,766 students in total.

How do schools in South Kensington perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in South Kensington score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in South Kensington meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near South Kensington, MD

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  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Garrett Park, MD

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Wheaton, MD

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
North Bethesda, MD

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Chevy Chase Section Five, MD

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Chevy Chase Section Three, MD

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations