George W. Watkins Elementary School
Grades: K-5
6501 New Kent Hwy
Quinton, VA 23141
(804) 966-9660
Principal:
Russ Macomber |
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New Kent High School
Grades: 9-12
7501 Egypt Road
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9671
Principal:
Yvonne Jones
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 130, New Kent, VA 23124
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New Kent Middle School
Grades: 6-8
11825 New Kent Hwy
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-9655
Principal:
Howard Ormond
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 190, New Kent, VA 23124
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New Kent County Public School Facts:
- All New Kent County Public Schools are fully accredited.
- A new $42 million high school is under construction and is expected to open 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)
- 65% of the students at New Kent High School attend a 4-year college. (Source: 2005 Richmond Magazine article by Richard Foster)
- New Kent Middle School’s "Odyssey of the Mind Academic Team" won the state championship in spring 2002. In 2003 the team competed at the world competition.
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)
