For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 138 students in Kensington, MN.
The top-ranked public school in Kensington, MN is West Central Area S. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kensington, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kensington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kensington, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Central Area S. Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31 N Central
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Gr: PK-4 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kensington, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Kensington, MN include West Central Area S. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kensington?
1 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 Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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