Overview

Kensington Elementary School is a public school in Waxhaw, NC, offering a Gifted & Talented program and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 31 elementary schools in Union County Public School District.
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School Rating

Kensington Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
9/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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About the School

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Neighborhood

8701 Kensington Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
School leader: Ms Emily Culberson
(704) 290-1500
(704) 243-3821
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