Best New Castle Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 470 students in New Castle, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in New Castle, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

The top-ranked public schools in New Castle, VA are Craig County High School and Mccleary Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

New Castle, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).