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Ashland Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 309 students in Ashland, VA, 9% of all K-12 students in Ashland, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
25% of private schools in Ashland, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ashland Private Schools (2026-27)

Hanover Academy Photo
Hanover Academy
Gr: K-6 | 76 students
115 Frances Rd
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 798-8413
(5)
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Angeldeer Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9562 Kings Charter Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 292-5530
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Map of The Goddard School - Ashland
The Goddard School - Ashland
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
9431 Atlee Commerce Blvd
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 550-0092
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Primrose School Of Atlee Commons
Gr: PK-K | 177 students
Daycare / Preschool
9650 Atlee Commons Dr
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 550-3400
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Ashland, VA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+300.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
309
Students
+415.0% (+249 students) 10-yr
24%
Students of Color
-35.1% (-13.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ashland)
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
309 Students
152,743 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAshland, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202577169179
202477163172
202381167174
202271171185
202171165180
202071158171
201977161175
201877158172
201760166180
201660163178
201560149167
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% Students of Color
24%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAshland, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202524%31%34%
202424%31%34%
202315%31%33%
202218%30%33%
202118%29%32%
202018%29%32%
201939%28%31%
201839%28%31%
201737%31%32%
201637%31%32%
201537%32%32%
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0.39
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearAshland, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.390.650.65
20240.390.650.65
20230.250.650.65
20220.310.640.64
20210.310.640.64
20200.310.640.64
20190.680.620.63
20180.680.620.63
20170.570.610.61
20160.570.600.61
20150.570.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20196%5%4%
20186%5%4%
20175%4%4%
20165%5%4%
20155%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20195%3%8%
20185%4%8%
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# Black Students
14 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20255%8%7%
20245%8%7%
20233%8%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20201%9%8%
201912%8%7%
201812%8%7%
201725%8%7%
201625%8%7%
201525%9%8%
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# White Students
58 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
19%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202519%49%52%
202419%49%52%
202311%48%52%
202217%51%54%
202117%51%54%
202017%52%54%
201939%53%56%
201839%53%56%
201760%56%58%
201660%56%58%
201560%53%58%
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# 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
47,812 Students
% of Others Students
76%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202575%32%26%
202475%32%26%
202386%33%25%
202282%32%25%
202182%31%25%
202082%30%24%
201938%31%24%
201838%30%23%
201710%29%22%
201610%28%22%
201510%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAshland, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20258:110:111:1
20248:111:111:1
202349:111:111:1
202253:111:111:1
202153:111:111:1
202053:111:112:1
201919:110:112:1
201819:110:112:1
20176:110:112:1
20166:110:112:1
20156:111:112:1
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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?
9% 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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