For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 159 students in New Kent, VA (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,503 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in New Kent, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
Private Schools in New Kent, VA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cumberland Academy
Special Education School
9407 Cumberland Rd
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-7724
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-7724
Gr: 2-12 | 159 students
Overview
This Town (New Kent)
This State (VA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
159 Students
153,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
71%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
14,674 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
5%
# Black Students
42 Students
11,979 Students
% Black Students
27%
8%
# White Students
42 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
26%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
12 Students
48,242 Students
% of Others Students
8%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in New Kent, VA?
1 private schools are located in New Kent, VA.
What percentage of students in New Kent go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in New Kent are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
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