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Holy Redeemer School Kensington

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Kensington, MD

9715 Summit Ave, Kensington, MD 20017

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Maryland
  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Kensington

In Kensington, Maryland, Holy Redeemer School Kensington is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 290 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
290
Teachers
49.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 149 girls, 141 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    292’19–20319’21–22290’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K100
    K44
    140
    24
    360
    424
    530
    638
    719
    831

    Student body

    White94%
    Two or more races4%
    Black2%
    Asian0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Redeemer School Kensington whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Holy Redeemer School Kensington

    What grades does Holy Redeemer School Kensington serve?

    Holy Redeemer School Kensington serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Holy Redeemer School Kensington?

    About 290 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Redeemer School Kensington?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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