For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 601 students in New Kent, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in New Kent, VA is New Kent Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Kent, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in New Kent have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in New Kent, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Kent Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11705 New Kent Hwy
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9663
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9663
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Kent, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in New Kent, VA include New Kent Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Kent?
1 public preschools are located in New Kent.
What is the racial composition of students in New Kent?
New Kent public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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