Kensington Elementary
Kensington, CA · West Contra Costa Unified · Grades K-6
410th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 93%· Stable
Kensington Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Kensington Elementary 410th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 93% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2015 to 93th in 2025.
Kensington Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 242 students tested
Kensington Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 454 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.4% | 51.5% | ▼ 15.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 20.0% | ▲ 18.1 pts | |
| Asian | 15.4% | 14.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 12.6% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Black | 6.1% | 1.1% | ▼ 5.0 pts |
Homes near Kensington Elementary
Typical home value $1.66M in zip 94708 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Kensington Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Harding ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.1 mi away1,618th of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 49% - 9Thousand Oaks ElementaryBerkeley Unified · 1.4 mi away951st of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 67% - 7Fairmont ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.5 mi away1,763rd of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 52% - 10Madera ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.5 mi away347th of 5,659
ELA 77% · Math 79% - –CameronWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.6 mi away
- 9Cragmont ElementaryBerkeley Unified · 1.7 mi away689th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 69% - 9Marin ElementaryAlbany City Unified · 1.8 mi away606th of 5,659
ELA 77% · Math 67% - 10Cornell ElementaryAlbany City Unified · 1.9 mi away448th of 5,659
ELA 77% · Math 74%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Kensington Elementary in?
Kensington Elementary is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in Kensington, California.
Is Kensington Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kensington Elementary 410th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Kensington Elementary?
White 52%, Two or more races 20%, Asian 15%, Hispanic 13% (454 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kensington Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94708 is $1.66M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.