For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,259 students in 20895, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20895, MD are Kensington Parkwood Elementary School, Stephen Knolls School and Rock View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20895 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 20895, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).
Best 20895, MD Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4710 Saul Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-3700
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Stephen Knolls School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
Rock View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Denfeld Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0920
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0920
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
20895, Maryland Public 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 preschools in 20895, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20895, MD include Kensington Parkwood Elementary School, Stephen Knolls School and Rock View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20895?
3 public preschools are located in 20895.
What is the racial composition of students in 20895?
20895 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).
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