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Kennesaw

Elementary School

Your child's early school years matter. Kennesaw Elementary serves kindergarten through second grade, with a focus on helping young learners feel welcome and ready to participate. Teachers emphasize relationships with students and families. The Learning Commons encourages reading, while second grade art club and chorus give children opportunities to explore their creativity.

A school for young learners

Kindergarten, first and second grade share a school community focused on the early years of learning.

A growing love of reading

The Learning Commons gives students access to books, digital reading resources and e-books as they discover new interests.

Creative opportunities

Second graders can explore art through more in-depth projects. The school also offers a second grade chorus.

Families are part of the school

Kennesaw emphasizes relationships with families and welcomes involvement through its parent organization and volunteer opportunities.

A U.S. News top-100 Georgia middle school.

One of 12 Cobb schools to make the statewide top 100.

Above the state in every subject.

Math, science, and social studies all came in above the Georgia average on the 2026 Milestones.

A Georgia Math Leaders school.

Recognized by the State Superintendent in three categories: 8th grade Gateway growth, high school achievement, and high school growth (April 2025).

A teacher worth celebrating.

Dr. Mary Colclasure, 8th grade math, is Durham's 2026 Teacher of the Year.