For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,581 students in 23124, VA (there are , serving 159 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 23124, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23124, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 23124 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 23124, VA 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).
Best 23124, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Kent High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7365 Egypt Rd
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9671
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9671
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
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 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
New Kent Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7501 Egypt Road
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9655
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9655
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
7930 New Chipping Lane
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-8575
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-8575
Rank: n/an/a
Bridging Communities Stem Academy
Vocational School
7930 New Chipping Lane
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-8575
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-8575
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23124, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23124, VA include New Kent High School, New Kent Elementary School and New Kent Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23124?
5 public schools are located in 23124.
What percentage of students in 23124 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 23124 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23124?
23124 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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