Kensington Elementary vs Madera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students
Madera Elementary
El Cerrito · Public elementary · Grades K–6
457 students
| Measure | Kensington Elementary Kensington, California | Madera Elementary El Cerrito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #288 of 5,693 | #478 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5034 of 50,301 | #7138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 473 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 69% |
| city | Kensington | El Cerrito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kensington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 76.3).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •Madera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 14.2%).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.1).
- •Kensington Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 457.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kensington Elementary better than Madera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kensington Elementary ranks higher (79.9 vs 76.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kensington Elementary and Madera Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kensington and El Cerrito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington Elementary: 473. Madera Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington Elementary and Madera Elementary rank in California?
Kensington Elementary is 288th of 5,693 and Madera Elementary is 478th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).