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Best Ashland Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 309 students in Ashland, VA (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,925 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Ashland, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private school in Ashland, VA is Hanover Academy.
25% of private schools in Ashland, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Ashland Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
The Goddard School - Ashland
Daycare / Preschool
9431 Atlee Commerce Blvd
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 550-0092
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Primrose School Of Atlee Commons
Daycare / Preschool
9650 Atlee Commons Dr
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 550-3400
Gr: PK-K | 177 students

Overview

This Town (Ashland)
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
309 Students
153,891 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
14,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
14 Students
11,979 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
58 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
19%
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
234 Students
48,204 Students
% of Others Students
76%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Ashland, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Ashland, VA is Hanover Academy.
How many private schools are located in Ashland?
4 private schools are located in Ashland.
What percentage of students in Ashland go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Ashland are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ashland?
25% of private schools in Ashland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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