Top 10 Best Hanover County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 16,519 students in Hanover County, VA (there are 7 private schools, serving 789 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hanover County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%). Hanover County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
The top ranked public schools in Hanover County, VA are Atlee High School, Pole Green Elementary School and Rural Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Hanover County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Hanover County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlee High School
Math: 90% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9414 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2100
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #22.
Pole Green Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8393 Pole Green Park Ln
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4700
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Rural Point Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7161 Studley Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3580
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Chickahominy Middle School
Math: 85% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9450 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2160
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2160
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Hanover High School
Math: 85% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10307 Chamberlayne Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3700
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,502 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Oak Knoll Middle School
Math: 85% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10295 Chamberlayne Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4740
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Pearson's Corner Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8290 New Ashcake Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3660
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3660
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #88.
Kersey Creek Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10004 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #99.
Laurel Meadow Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8248 Lee-davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2040
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2040
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #1010.
Cool Spring Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9964 Honey Meadows Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3560
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #1111.
Battlefield Park Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5501 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3600
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1212.
Mechanicsville High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7052 Mechanicsville Pike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2200
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,374 students
Rank: #1313.
Patrick Henry High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12449 West Patrick Henry Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,316 students
Rank: #1414.
Bell Creek Middle School
Math: 75% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8021 Lee Davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2260
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #1515.
South Anna Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13122 Waltons Tavern Road
Montpelier, VA 23192
(804) 883-6089
Montpelier, VA 23192
(804) 883-6089
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1616.
Washington-henry Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9025 Washington Henry Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2300
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1717.
Liberty Middle School
Math: 66% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Grades: 6-8
| 965 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Beaverdam Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15485 Beaverdam School Road
Beaverdam, VA 23015
(804) 449-6373
Beaverdam, VA 23015
(804) 449-6373
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Elmont Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12007 Cedar Lane
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8100
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Mechanicsville Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7425 Mechanicsville Elem Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3640
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #2121.
Cold Harbor Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6740 Cold Harbor Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3620
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #2222.
John M. Gandy Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Archie Cannon Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Grades: 3-5
| 292 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Georgetown School
Alternative School
10000 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3460
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3460
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Hanover Ctr. For Trades And Technical
Vocational School
10002 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Grades: PK-2
| 315 students
Hanover County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Barrett Juvenile Correctional Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 527
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 559-4227
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 559-4227
Grades: 8-12
| 131 students
Caroline Cor Unit #2 (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
31285 Camp Rd
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 994-2161
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 994-2161
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
John H Smyth High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7093 Broad Neck Rd
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 537-6686
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 537-6686
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Soar Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hanover County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Hanover County, VA are Atlee High School, Pole Green Elementary School and Rural Point Elementary School. Hanover County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public schools are located in Hanover County, VA?
25 public schools are located in Hanover County, VA.
What percentage of students in Hanover County, VA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hanover County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover County, VA?
Hanover County, VA minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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