Summary:
Quinton, Virginia is served by two elementary schools—Quinton Elementary and George W. Watkins Elementary—both covering grades PK–5 within the highly rated New Kent County Public Schools district, which ranks 9th out of 131 Virginia districts. There are no middle or high schools in Quinton itself, so these two elementary schools are the focus of the local educational landscape.
George W. Watkins Elementary is the top academic performer, ranking 172nd out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools (85th percentile) for 2025–2026 and earning 4 stars. It consistently scores above district and state averages in nearly every subject, with an average SOL proficiency of 85.8% and standout math scores like 93.1% in 4th grade. Quinton Elementary is the clear “riser,” improving its rank from the 54th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 70th percentile in 2025–2026 (331st overall, 4 stars). Its average SOL proficiency climbed to 80.1%, with especially strong gains in 4th grade reading, VA Studies, and 4th grade math. While George W. Watkins has the higher test scores, Quinton Elementary boasts a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 4.0% compared to 5.8% at George W. Watkins—both far below the state average of 14.8%.
Both schools share notable strengths. In 2025–2026, both posted impressive 4th grade VA Studies scores—83.2% at Quinton and 87.4% at George W. Watkins—well above the state average of 70.5%. George W. Watkins also showed consistency, staying in the top 25% of Virginia schools for three straight years, while Quinton’s rapid improvement suggests recent instructional changes are working. Spending differs meaningfully: George W. Watkins spends $10,043 per student versus $9,208 at Quinton. Overall, families in Quinton have access to two solid elementary schools—one with top-tier academics and another that is improving quickly while maintaining excellent attendance.
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