For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 38 students in Kensington, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Kensington, KS is Thunder Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kensington, KS public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kensington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kensington, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kensington, KS include Thunder Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kensington?
1 public elementary schools are located in Kensington.
What is the racial composition of students in Kensington?
Kensington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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