New Kent County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 159 students in New Kent County, VA (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,535 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in New Kent County (2026-27)

Map of Cumberland Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 159 students
Special Education School
9407 Cumberland Rd
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-7724

Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
159 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
71%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
0%
6%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
5%
# Black Students
42 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
27%
8%
# White Students
42 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
26%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
12 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
8%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in New Kent County, VA?
1 private schools are located in New Kent County, VA.
What percentage of students in New Kent County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in New Kent County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

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