For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,316 students in the neighborhood of Kensington Forest, Rochester, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Kensington Forest are Avondale Gifted And Talented Education and Avondale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kensington Forest, Rochester, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in the neighborhood of Kensington Forest, Rochester, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Grades: 2-8
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Avondale Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1445 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6300
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: n/an/a
Diploma And Careers Institute
Alternative School
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(313) 575-3768
Rochester, MI 48309
(313) 575-3768
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meadows School
Special Education School
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6440
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6440
Grades: 12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kensington Forest, Rochester, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kensington Forest, Rochester, MI include Avondale Gifted And Talented Education and Avondale Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington Forest, Rochester?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington Forest, Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kensington Forest, Rochester?
the neighborhood of Kensington Forest, Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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