New Kent County Schools
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George W. Watkins Elementary School Grades: K-5 6501 New Kent Hwy Principal: |
Grades: 9-12 7501 Egypt Road Principal: Mailing Address: |
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Grades: 6-8 11825 New Kent Hwy Principal: Mailing Address: |
New Kent County Public School Facts:
- All New Kent County Public Schools are fully accredited.
- A new $42 million high school opened Fall 2008.
- In addition to the standard curriculum, New Kent High School offers a program of honors and advanced placement course work. A vocational education program provides many opportunities for students. Elective programs offer course work in the performing and visual arts, drama, and foreign language.
- Gifted and enrichment services are offered throughout the K-12 program. A comprehensive special education program is available throughout the division and offers specialized services to students with identified disabilities. Technology is incorporated in all schools.
- Of the 34 Richmond Region Public High Schools, New Kent High School had the 5th highest Verbal SAT scores and the 6th highest Math SAT scores. (Source: Richmond Magazine article by Richard Foster)
Nearby Private Schools
- New Bridge Academy – 5701 Elko Road, Sandston, VA 23150.
Kathy Muller (director) 737-7833 (within 1 mile) - Benedictine – 304 N. Sheppard Street, 342-1304
- Crossroads Christian School – 8319 Lee-Davis Road, 559-3878
- St. Catherine’s School – 6001 Grove Avenue, 288-2804
- St. Christopher’s – 711 St. Christopher’s Road, 282-3185
- Saint Gertrude High School – 3215 Stuart Avenue, 358-9114
- Maggie Walker Governors School – 1000 N. Lombardy Street, 354-6800
(not private but must be qualified and accepted)