For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,041 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 Grace Christian School, Hanover Academy, and The Goddard School.
43% of private schools in Hanover County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).
Top Ranked Hanover County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
7503 Old Hickory Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(717) 766-7680
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(717) 766-7680
Gr: PK-K | 231 students Tuition listed
Grace Christian School![Grace Christian School Photo - Chapel Monday morning 2024]( "Grace Christian School Photo - Chapel Monday morning 2024")
(Christian)
8067 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 730-7300
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 730-7300
Gr: 6-12 | 349 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Angeldeer Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9562 Kings Charter Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 292-5530
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
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
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 550-0092
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Hanover County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Hanover County, VA include Grace Christian School, Hanover Academy, and The Goddard 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?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Hanover County include: Atlee Christian Academy vs. Hanover Academy, Hanover Academy vs. Atlee Christian Academy, The Goddard School vs. Atlee Christian Academy
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