New Castle Elementary School
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: (757) 648-3080
Fax: (757) 430-8977
District: VA Beach City Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 728 students
New Castle Elementary School, a public school located in Virginia Beach, VA, serves grades PK-5 in the VA Beach City Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
New Castle Elementary School is a public school located in Virginia Beach, VA. 728 students attend New Castle Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 10/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: February 6, 2026
I went to new castle for 2021-2025 and its amazing, its fun there and for fifth grade, you even get a field trip to top golf at the end of the year!
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Posted: November 24, 2023
Our kid got a lot of help from this school. Kid was tearful during graduation.
Posted: July 26, 2019
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Posted: July 26, 2019
I have two students at this school who are extremely different from each other. They both excel because the teachers, staff, and administration genuinely care about the success of the students. I appreciate the frequent and informative communications between students, teachers, and parents.
Posted: July 26, 2019
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Posted: December 19, 2018
The new principal Heather Quinn is confused and doesn't know how to handle her school! She doesn't return calls and emails and notes. Staff members are miserable and my children hate going to school for the first time. I have a 4th grader and a 5th grader.
Posted: December 19, 2018
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Posted: December 19, 2018
The new principal Heather Quinn is confused and doesn't know how to handle her school! She doesn't return calls and emails and notes. Staff members are miserable and my children hate going to school for the first time. I have a 4th grader and a 5th grader.
Posted: October 26, 2018
They are very quick to respond. I feel very safe sending my kids to this school.
Posted: October 26, 2018
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Posted: October 26, 2018
I've had 2 kids at this school and they both love it here. We have had nothing but good experiences with the teachers.
Posted: August 13, 2017
17 years ago, when the school was new, I attended New Castle. Switching from another Va Beach school to here had a significant difference in the academia! It was finally a school challenging for me, and the teachers inspired me to be and do better. My son now attends this school, and although most the staff have left there are still great staff! My son needs extra care with speech and reading, and they are consistent and positive with him. Love this school!
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Posted: June 15, 2016
My daughter has been going to this school for the past two years and she loves it there.
Posted: March 21, 2016
Posted: July 18, 2014
The staff is very welcoming and friendly. Dr. Hughes (the principal) has done an amazing job hiring the right staff who love the children and encouraging a great learning environment. I could not be more happy with the way an elementary school is being ran.
Posted: March 1, 2014
My daughter went to this school for 4 years. We had amazing experience. The education quality including care for gifted kids and extra curricular activities are great. We are lucky to have this school in our community. The principal is very dynamic and energetic. Teachers are always ready to help! Would recooment to anybody who wants a good school with descent environment!
Posted: July 15, 2012
New Castle is a caring, well rounded school in our community. It is by far the best experience we have had in dealing with a public school. The front office staff are friendly, caring and have a servants attitude. The principal, assistant principal, librarians, read specialist, and counseling staff are all ranked outstanding in our book of rankings. The cafeteria manager is friendly, caring and works well with the parents. We will be moving this year to another state, not because we are military, but because of new adventerous chapters in our lives. We can honestly say, NEW CASTLE will be the school that we compare all other schools to. We love you NCES and will miss each and everyone of you! Most success and blessings to all of you and it is with a heart of gratitude we thank you for all you have done in our child's life. It has been all positive.
Posted: July 5, 2012
I love this school and my son who is entering the fourth grade is looking forward for the new school year.The teachers are great.My only concern is that the gifted children that are in the clusterd classroom should be given more challenging work.
Posted: April 27, 2010
Posted: February 21, 2010
So happy we ended up in this school when we moved to VA. We love New Castle Elementary; I volunteer and you can tell the love that the teachers and administration have for the children. NCES is a fabulous school!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
Marine Corps, Enlisted
30-40 years old
Previously lived in: San Diego and Jacksonville
Bronze medal
Reviewed: December 8, 2012
We moved here mid year and the teachers and staff are equipped for military kids! They have programs for deployed parents as well.very clean school with a staff who truly wants to be there! I wish we never would have to leave this school!
- Recommendations: New castle and landstown middle
- What did you like? Amazing staff prepared for military kids
- What did you dislike? I love everything
Navy, Officer
30-40 years old
Bronze medal
Reviewed: April 28, 2012
View moreExcellent school! Lots of parent volunteers and very military friendly. Kids with a deployed family member can participate in a Letters to Sea program.
Navy
20-30 years old
Previously lived in: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Groton
Silver medal
Reviewed: April 14, 2012
This is a great elementary school. I highly recommend it. There are a lot of military kids here and the staff is great. This school's district is for neighborhoods off Indian River like Indian River Farms, Hillcrest Farms.
- Recommendations: Elementary: New Castle Elementary Princess Ann Elementary Red Mill Elementary Thoroughgood (elementary school) Middle- Princess Anne Middle school Salem Middle Glenwood Elementary High School- Salem High Landstown High Kellem high Cox First Colonial Suffolk- Northern Shores Elementary (outside burbage grant) Chesapeake- Great Bridge Schools Butts Road school
- Website: http://www.newcastlees.vbschools.com/
- What did you like? Great school for military kids.
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 1 mi | |
| 2 | Hillcrest Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.4 mi | |
| 3 | Indian River Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.5 mi | |
| 4 | Glenwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.7 mi | |
| 5 | Landstown Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.2 mi | |
| 6 | Bernard Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.2 mi | |
| 7 | Salem Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.5 mi | |
| 8 | Midwa Manor Military Community | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.5 mi | |
| 9 | Christopher Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 10 | Courthouse Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.8 mi | |
| 11 | Towne Square | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.8 mi | |
| 12 | Lexington Park Area | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.8 mi | |
| 13 | Brigadoon | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.5 mi | |
| 14 | Castleton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 15 | Lake Christopher | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4 mi | |
| 16 | Kempsville | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4 mi | |
| 17 | Princess Anne Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 18 | Windsor Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.2 mi | |
| 19 | Lark Downs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amphitheater | Virginia Beach | VA | 0.5 mi | |
| 2 | Cromwell park | Virginia Beach | VA | 0.6 mi | |
| 3 | Virginia Beach Farmers Market | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.3 mi | |
| 4 | Landstown shopping center | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.5 mi | |
| 5 | Ferrell Parkway | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 6 | Kempsville | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Oceana NAS | 5.3 mi. |
| Dam Neck Naval Station | 8.4 mi. |
| Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 10.5 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 11 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 12.2 mi. |
| Fort Story | 12.4 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Base | 15.1 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 15.9 mi. |
| NSA Northwest Annex | 16.6 mi. |
| Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 19.2 mi. |
| Fort Monroe | 19.8 mi. |
| Langley AFB | 25.7 mi. |
| Coast Guard Elizabeth City | 35 mi. |
| Fort Eustis | 37.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Yorktown | 37.4 mi. |
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 42 mi. |
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