Quinton Elementary

Quinton Elementary is a PK–5 elementary school in Quinton, VA, serving 559 students within New Kent County Public Schools, a district ranked 9th out of 131 in Virginia. The school is on a clear upward trajectory: it climbed from the 54th percentile statewide in 2023–24 to the 70th percentile in 2025–26, earning a 4-star rating and a rank of 331st out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools. About one-third of students (33.6%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, yet Quinton posts remarkably low chronic absenteeism of just 4.0%—the lowest among all schools in the surrounding area.

Academically, math is the standout subject: roughly 78–88% of students in grades 3–5 scored proficient on state math tests, all comfortably above state averages. The school has also engineered a notable reading turnaround, with 3rd-grade reading proficiency jumping from 57% to 78% in a single year. Subgroup results are particularly strong for African American students (98th percentile statewide) and low-income students (80th percentile), while an unusual pattern sees boys (82nd percentile) outpacing girls (60th percentile)—the reverse of the typical state trend.

Compared with nearby schools, Quinton delivers strong results efficiently, spending about $9,208 per student—less than George W. Watkins Elementary ($10,043) and well below Henrico County schools like Battlefield Park Elementary ($12,952) and Cold Harbor Elementary ($12,242). Many neighboring Henrico schools, including Highland Springs Elementary and Fair Oaks Elementary, rank in the bottom quartile statewide, making Quinton's upper-third ranking especially notable. However, there is room to grow: outcomes for students with disabilities rank at the 27th percentile, and 5th-grade science has been inconsistent. While George W. Watkins Elementary still edges out Quinton on most test scores, Quinton's lower absenteeism and stronger performance for low-income students make it a compelling option for families.