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Best Elementary Schools in Kensington

The top elementary schools in Kensington, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. P.S. 230 Doris L. Cohen leads with 68/100, followed by P.S. 889 and P.S. 179 Kensington. 12 elementary schools in Kensington in total.

The ranking

1
P.S. 230 Doris L. Cohen1 ALBEMARLE ROAD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
2
P.S. 88921 HINCKLEY PLACE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
3
P.S. 179 Kensington202 AVENUE C
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
4
Mevakshai Hashem550 OCEAN PARKWAY
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
5
Mosdos Satmar Bp507 OCEAN PARKWAY
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
6
Shaare Torah Elementary School-Girls222 OCEAN PARKWAY
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
7
United Talmudical Academy-Boro Park1275 36 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
8
Yeshiva Torah Temimah555 OCEAN PARKWAY
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
9
Bnos Yerushalayim600 MCDONALD AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
10
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath452 EAST 9 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
11
Bonim Lamokom425 EAST 9 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
12
Gan Yisroel13 CHURCH AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in Kensington?
P.S. 230 Doris L. Cohen ranks highest by our overall rating (68/100), ahead of P.S. 889. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many elementary schools are in Kensington?
There are 12 elementary schools in Kensington.
How are these schools ranked?
By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.

Which of these fits your child?

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