Best New Kent Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,581 students in New Kent, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 159 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in New Kent, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

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

New Kent, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in New Kent have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).