Top 10 Best Hanover County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 11,170 students in Hanover County, VA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Hanover County, VA are Pole Green Elementary School, Rural Point Elementary School and Chickahominy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hanover County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Hanover County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pole Green Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8393 Pole Green Park Ln
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Rural Point Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7161 Studley Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Chickahominy Middle School
Math: 85% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9450 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2160
Grades: 6-8
| 1,101 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Oak Knoll Middle School
Math: 85% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10295 Chamberlayne Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Pearson's Corner Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8290 New Ashcake Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3660
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #66.
Kersey Creek Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10004 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 701 students
Rank: #77.
Laurel Meadow Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8248 Lee-davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2040
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #88.
Cool Spring Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9964 Honey Meadows Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #99.
Battlefield Park Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5501 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1010.
Bell Creek Middle School
Math: 75% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8021 Lee Davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 977 students
Rank: #1111.
South Anna Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13122 Waltons Tavern Road
Montpelier, VA 23192
(804) 883-6089
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington-henry Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9025 Washington Henry Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1313.
Liberty Middle School
Math: 66% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Grades: 6-8
| 963 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Beaverdam Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15485 Beaverdam School Road
Beaverdam, VA 23015
(804) 449-6373
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Elmont Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12007 Cedar Lane
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Mechanicsville Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7425 Mechanicsville Elem Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #1717.
Cold Harbor Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6740 Cold Harbor Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1818.
John M. Gandy Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Archie Cannon Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Grades: 3-5
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Grades: PK-2
| 366 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hanover County, VA

Hanover County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 527
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 559-4227
Grades: 8-12
| 131 students
31285 Camp Rd
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 994-2161
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7093 Broad Neck Rd
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hanover County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hanover County, VA include Pole Green Elementary School, Rural Point Elementary School and Chickahominy Middle School. Hanover County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hanover County, VA?
19 public elementary schools are located in Hanover County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover County, VA?
Hanover County, VA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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