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Grace Christian School Top 22 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (VA)

Hanover County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 607 students in Hanover County, VA.
67% of private elementary schools in Hanover County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hanover County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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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
Gr: K-6 | 76 students
115 Frances Rd
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 798-8413
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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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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
607 Students
124,148 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
12,239 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
54%
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1226

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,550
$14,805
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,693

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63
# American Indian Students
0 Students
458 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,069 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,632 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
24 Students
10,610 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
210 Students
66,539 Students
% White Students
35%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
315 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
363 Students
31,085 Students
% of Others Students
60%
25%
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 elementary schools in Hanover County, VA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Hanover County, VA include Grace Christian School and Hanover Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Hanover County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Hanover County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Hanover County?
67% of private elementary schools in Hanover County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Hanover County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Hanover County include: Atlee Christian Academy vs. Hanover Academy, Hanover Academy vs. Atlee Christian Academy

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