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#205 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 45% of private schools
Hanover Academy
Elementary School · Ashland, VA
A private elementary school in Ashland, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
117 FRANCES RD, Ashland, VA 23005
- 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,708/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,049
Median home value
$376,400
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John M. Gandy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 3–5 | 1.2 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Henry Clay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–2 | 1.9 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Elmont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of Atlee CommonsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 4.7 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hanover Academy is listed in Ashland, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hanover Academy
Hanover Academy is a private elementary school in Ashland, VA, serving approximately 63 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hanover Academy
What grades does Hanover Academy serve?
Hanover Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Hanover Academy?
Hanover Academy has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Academy is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hanover Academy rank in VA?
Hanover Academy ranks #205 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Hanover Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hanover Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hanover Academy a private school?
Yes, Hanover Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Hanover Academy a religious school?
No, Hanover Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hanover County
- Phone
- (804) 798-8413
- Area population (ZIP 23005)
- 19,454
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23005; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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