For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,420 students in New Kent County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Kent County, VA are George W. Watkins Elementary 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 County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Kent County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Kent County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George W. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6501 New Kent Hwy
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-9660
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-9660
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
New Kent Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11705 New Kent Hwy
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9663
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9663
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
New Kent Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7501 Egypt Road
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9655
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9655
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: n/an/a
8325 S. Quaker Rd
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-8586
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-8586
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in New Kent County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Kent County, VA include George W. Watkins Elementary School, New Kent Elementary School and New Kent Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Kent County?
4 public elementary schools are located in New Kent County.
What is the racial composition of students in New Kent County?
New Kent County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in New Kent County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in New Kent County include: George W. Watkins Elementary School vs. New Kent Elementary School, New Kent Elementary School vs. George W. Watkins Elementary School
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