For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 507 students in New Castle, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Castle, VA are Craig County High School and Mccleary Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Castle, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Craig County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25239 Craigs Creek Road, Hwy 6
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5185
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5185
Gr: 6-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Mccleary Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25345 Craigs Creek Road, Hwy 6
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5173
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5173
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in New Castle, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Castle, VA include Craig County High School and Mccleary Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Castle?
2 public elementary schools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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