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Best Hanover County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,071 students in Hanover County, VA (there are 24 public schools, serving 16,461 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
43% of private schools in Hanover County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Hanover County Private Schools (2026-27)

The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: PK-K | 231 students
Daycare / Preschool
7503 Old Hickory Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(717) 766-7680
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Grace Christian School Photo
Grace Christian School
Gr: 6-12 | 379 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
8067 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 730-7300
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Hanover Academy Photo
Hanover Academy
Gr: K-6 | 76 students
115 Frances Rd
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 798-8413
(5)
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Map of Angeldeer Learning Center
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 Atlee Christian Academy
Atlee Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students
Church of the Nazarene
8391 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 746-3900
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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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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHanover County Total Schools
20257
20247
20236
20227
20217
20207
20196
20187
20174
20164
20153
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# Students
1,071 Students
152,601 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025149169179
2024149163172
2023152167174
2022132171185
2021132165180
2020114158171
2019122161175
2018116158172
201765166180
201665163178
201561149167
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% Average Students of Color
17%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202517%31%34%
202417%31%34%
202314%31%33%
202212%30%33%
202112%29%32%
202012%29%32%
201920%28%31%
201821%28%31%
201721%31%32%
201621%31%32%
201518%32%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
86 Teachers
14,509 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202512:110:111:1
202412:111:111:1
202319:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
20179:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20158:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202549%54%55%
202449%53%54%
202349%54%54%
202247%54%54%
202147%54%54%
20208%52%54%
20198%53%53%
20188%53%53%
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202551213
202451112
202351111
202241111
202141111
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Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1229

SAT Score Trends (2021-2025)

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025110012251233
2024110012341230
2023110012271228
2022110012261229
2021110012201229
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,550
$15,929

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$16,400$17,414$15,012
2024$7,800$15,256$13,254
2023$6,730$15,221$12,626
2022$6,730$14,456$12,187
2021$6,730$14,203$11,800
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Average % on Financial Aid
8%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20258%30%34%
20248%30%34%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$8,914

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2021-2025)

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$8,819$7,073
2024$1,000$8,571$6,930
2023$1,000$8,585$6,469
2022$1,000$8,791$6,289
2021$1,000$8,283$6,055
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.410.650.65
20240.410.650.65
20230.380.650.65
20220.440.640.64
20210.440.640.64
20200.480.640.64
20190.510.620.63
20180.520.620.63
20170.590.610.61
20160.590.600.61
20150.530.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20193%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%5%4%
20152%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%4%8%
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# Black Students
27 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20253%8%7%
20243%8%7%
20234%8%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20203%9%8%
20195%8%7%
20186%8%7%
201713%8%7%
201613%8%7%
201512%9%8%
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# White Students
240 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
22%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202523%49%52%
202423%49%52%
202320%48%52%
202228%51%54%
202128%51%54%
202032%52%54%
201925%53%56%
201827%53%56%
201756%56%58%
201656%56%58%
201564%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
794 Students
47,700 Students
% of Others Students
74%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHanover County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202573%32%26%
202473%32%26%
202376%33%25%
202270%32%25%
202170%31%25%
202065%30%24%
201965%31%24%
201863%30%23%
201729%29%22%
201629%28%22%
201521%30%21%
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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 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?

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