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Kensington Elementary School

Grades: K-5

Students: 1032

Type: Public

7/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1

Student-Counselor Ratio: 988:1

Certified Teachers: 100%

Community Reviews

17 Reviews

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Union County Public School District

8701 Kensington Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173

(704) 290-1500

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Additional GreatSchools Ratings

10/10

Test Scores

9/10

Equity

Academic Progress

College Readiness

5/10

Student Growth

Community Reviews

Read what parents are saying about Kensington Elementary School

KES has been such an amazing school for my son. He is surrounded by kind children, amazing teachers and exemplary teacher's assistants. The PTO is very involved and there's always something fun going on.

Posted by a parent on 8/31/2023

Severely overcrowded. Lots of bullying and issues with unmotivated and overworked teachers. The school is poorly ran and there is no support for many children.

Posted by a parent on 7/14/2023

This low review reflects the culture created by the parents. The NY families who bring their pettiness and bickering have ruined the school. They reflect everything that a school should be against. Instead, the ugliness they bring to the community has ruined and otherwise great school and Waxhaw. Th

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Posted by a parent on 3/24/2023

Amazing school! All 4 of my kids went/goes here and all very much enjoy it!

Posted by a parent on 4/26/2022

This school is mediocre at best. I expected much more from a school in this area, and a principal who apparently has a doctorate degree.

Posted by a parent on 6/11/2019

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Sandy Ridge Elementary School
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My kids are going to Sandy Ridge for 3 years and they love it!! The teachers are great and very supportive. My son used to struggle with reading, and now he's doing great! I strongly recommend Sandy Ridge!
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Waxhaw schools - Kensington Elementary School is located at 8701 Kensington Drive, Waxhaw NC 28173. Kensington Elementary School is in the Union County Public School District. Kensington Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.

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