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Hanover County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
Gr: 6-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 20 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
# Students
1,071 Students
152,607 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
86 Teachers
14,411 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
55%
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1229

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,550
$15,972
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$9,451

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
27 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
240 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
22%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
794 Students
47,683 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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