Kensington Elementary School

Kensington Elementary School in Kensington sits on top of the Berkeley hills and has an amazing view, as well as an amazing rating.

Kensington Elementary School provides a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for students.

Kensington Elementary School offers a space where all people can learn and thrive.

Kensington Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

90 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA

West Contra Costa Unified School District

4.0

4.1

421 Students

B+

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Judith Sanders

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
73%

Reading Proficiency
78%

A-

Academics

B-

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

78%

Math Proficiency

73%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

22:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

51.3%

Male

48.5%

White

53.2%

Two or more races

18.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

15.2%

Hispanic

11.2%

Black

1.4%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

11/12/2024

Gorgeous campus, welcoming culture of diverse families, emphasis on kindness among students, plenty of dedicated parental involvement in enriching the educational experience. This is a great school; highly recommend.

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1.0 parent

5/22/2025

The curriculum at Kensington is could best be described as "meh." There are teachers there who seem demotivated and counting the days until their retirement. Classroom disruptions are common with students who have social-emotional issues that the school is not equipped to handle. Discrimination is r...

5.0 parent

9/3/2024

My child attended all 7 years and she left 6th grade with a heavy heart — full of deep affection for her 6th grade teacher, her friends, and the physical campus (located in a dream, in a cloud, on top of a hill!) Every teacher was wonderful but in different ways, of course, but all of them are dedic...

3.0 parent

4/23/2024

Great test scores are not everything. It isn’t surprising to have a mostly white school in an affluent area pop high test scores. What this school lacks is warmth and diversity. The school is essentially top down driven but the KEF and PTA. There is an illusion of a parent community, but that is act...

5.0 other

6/2/2023

My daughter just finished her first year at the school and had a wonderful time. Her teacher was very caring and extremely good at communicating. The PTA is quite involved, with many opportunities for parents to participate.

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List Price Range

$154K - $4M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,616,511

Median Lot Size

5,662 Sq Ft

% Renters

16%

Household Income

$207,863

% of College Grads

86.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,989 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

9.1%

Homes for Sale

$2,449,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,064 Sq Ft
716 Gelston Place

New 20 days ago
Views, views & more views. Panoramic views of SF Bay and beyond from almost every room. 3rd floor is a large recreation/family room with views to die for, with fully enclosed sitting room attached for enjoying the view. Original owner has maintained and updated the home extremely well. Stunning view...

Joe Reichert

Keller Williams Realty

(341) 217-2512
$995,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,554 Sq Ft
139 Arlington Ave

New 21 days ago
First time on market – one family owned! Approx. 1,854 sq ft of flexible living space with income, multi-gen, or creative potential. Main home, approximately 1554 SF, features 3 beds, 2 full baths, spacious eat-in kitchen with built-in banquette, gas stove, vintage built-ins, wood floors, and indoor...

Steve Monasch Coldwell Banker
$1,695,000
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,537 Sq Ft
713 Midcrest Way

33 Days On Market
Stunningly renovated mid-century modern in the El Cerrito Hills! This four bedroom, four and a half bath retreat on a quiet cul-de-sac boasts sweeping Bay views and rich Mahogany accents. The open-concept living/dining area flows to a spacious deck—ideal for sunset entertaining. A chef’s kitchen daz...

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Homes for Rent

$6,500 per month
- House for Rent
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,000 Sq Ft
145 Lawson Rd

Kensington, CA
Beautifully updated Kensington property with gorgeous panoramic bay views, vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan.Enjoy stunning views of the entire bay, SF city skyline and bridges from every room. Gourmet kitchen with new appliances, countertops and bay views that opens onto a spacious gr...
$3,250 per month
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 900 Sq Ft
32 Kenilworth Dr

Unit B

Kensington, CA
Available to show after 7/15. Immediate Availability. Pictures coming soon-7/11 Sweeping Sunset View of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge from the living room in this amazing 1 bedroom. Private Access to backyard patio. Newly remodeled unit with open eat in kitchen. Huge living room with panoramic glas...

Robert Georgiou Re/max Accord

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Great Stoneface Park

Picnic Area
Trails

Memorial Park

Dog Park
Picnic Area
Tennis

John Hinkel Park

Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails

Kensington Park

Dorothy Bolte Park

Huber Park

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