Kensington Elementary School
Grades: K-6
Students: 473
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 24:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
90 Highland Boulevard
Kensington, CA 94708
Kensington, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
7/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness9/10
Community Reviews
We really wanted to love this school. When we moved to the neighborhood, we heard that KHS was the best elementary school in the district. However, the reality left a lot to be desired. Academic rigor was lacking, even in K, but especially as we got into 3rd/4th grade. A lackluster math worksheet wo
Posted by a parent on 11/18/2025The 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
Posted by a parent on 5/22/2025My 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
Posted by a parent on 9/3/2024Great 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
Posted by a parent on 4/22/2024My 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.
Posted by a community member on 6/2/2023Nearby Schools
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageAwful school, awful principal. Shut it down and start overParent Review2w ago - Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy son started kindergarten is past fall and has been THRIVING. He in the past has struggled with transitions and he adapted to his new school and environment so quickly. He has really blossomed at Golestan and become an confident and excited learner. In just 3 months he has quickly picked up on phonics, can spell out some words and identify others. The teachers here make the learning so intentional and rigorous while also making it joyful. I love that little to no screens are used in the school and they really teach students (and families) how to be great humans all around. We feel so lucky to be a part of this school. It's the kind of learning environment that all children deserve.Parent Review6mo ago
Kensington schools - Kensington Elementary School is located at 90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington CA 94708. Kensington Elementary School is in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Kensington Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-6.
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