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Best Hanover County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 6,769 students in Hanover County, VA. The top-ranked public preschools in Hanover County, VA are Pole Green Elementary School, Pearson's Corner 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Hanover County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Hanover County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pole Green Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8393 Pole Green Park Ln
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Pearson's Corner Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8290 New Ashcake Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3660
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Rural Point Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7161 Studley Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Cool Spring Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9964 Honey Meadows Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3560
Gr: PK-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Kersey Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10004 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Laurel Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8248 Lee-davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2040
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Battlefield Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5501 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
South Anna Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13122 Waltons Tavern Road
Montpelier, VA 23192
(804) 883-6089
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Washington-henry Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9025 Washington Henry Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Elmont Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12007 Cedar Lane
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Mechanicsville Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7425 Mechanicsville Elem Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Beaverdam Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15485 Beaverdam School Road
Beaverdam, VA 23015
(804) 449-6373
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Cold Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6740 Cold Harbor Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3620
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland Elementary School
201 Archie Cannon Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hanover County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hanover County, VA include Pole Green Elementary School, Pearson's Corner 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 preschools are located in Hanover County?
13 public preschools are located in Hanover County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover County?
Hanover County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Hanover County are often viewed compared to one another?

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