Hanover: Schools & Education
Education in Hanover: 20 public schools. Atlee High is the largest at 1,526 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 16,320 students.
- ~1 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
23 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1 residents per school.
Schools (23)
| School Districts · Districts | Hanover County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5101830 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 15,751 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,125 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 4,098 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 26.0% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Colleges (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing |
| Nearest College · City | Richmond |
| Nearest College · Phone | (804) 627-5300 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.8 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 16 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Hanover Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 7527 Library Drive |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 365-6210 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23069 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3068 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword