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Best Hanover County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,071 students in Hanover County, VA (there are , serving 16,461 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Hanover County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hanover County, VA include Hanover Academy, The Goddard School, and Grace Christian School.
43% of private schools in Hanover County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).

Top-Ranked Hanover County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Goddard School
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Daycare / Preschool
7503 Old Hickory Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(717) 766-7680
Gr: PK-K | 231 students Tuition listed
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo - Chapel Monday morning 2024
(Christian)
8067 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 730-7300
Gr: 6-12 | 379 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Hanover Academy
Hanover Academy Photo - Hanover Academy Spirit Day. Go Hawks!
(5)
115 Frances Rd
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 798-8413
Gr: K-6 | 76 students
Angeldeer Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9562 Kings Charter Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 292-5530
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
Atlee Christian Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
8391 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 746-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students
The Goddard School - Ashland
Daycare / Preschool
9431 Atlee Commerce Blvd
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 550-0092
Gr: PK-K | 49 students

Overview

This County (Hanover County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,071 Students
153,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
86 Teachers
14,674 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
55%
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1228

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,775
$17,336
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$8,804

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
27 Students
11,979 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
240 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
22%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
794 Students
48,242 Students
% of Others Students
74%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hanover County, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Hanover County, VA include Hanover Academy, The Goddard School, and Grace Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Hanover County?
6 private schools are located in Hanover County.
How diverse are private schools in Hanover County?
Hanover County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Hanover County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Hanover County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hanover County?
43% of private schools in Hanover County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).
Which private schools in Hanover County are often viewed compared to one another?

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