For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 98 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 49% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kensington, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thunder Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
128 S Kansas Street
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Gr: K-3 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Thunder Ridge High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 East Ash
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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