Summary:
ZIP code 23192, located in Montpelier, VA, contains just one public school: South Anna Elementary, an elementary school serving grades PK–5 with 439 students, and no public middle or high schools exist within the ZIP code itself. South Anna is part of Hanover County Public Schools, a strong district ranked 27th out of 131 divisions in Virginia with a 4-star rating and a 79th-percentile standing.
As the sole school in the area, South Anna Elementary stands out for its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.2%, compared to the district's 6.9% and the state's 14.8%. The school also offers a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7 and spends about $10,793 per student. In the most recent school year, South Anna outperformed the Virginia state average in most subjects, including 5th-grade science (76.62% vs. 68.75% statewide) and 5th-grade reading (76.62% vs. 72.42% statewide). However, the school trailed its own district in every tested subject and grade, with the largest gap in 4th-grade mathematics (69.74% school vs. 82.09% district) and 4th-grade reading (72.37% vs. 77.63%).
More concerning is the school's recent trajectory. Between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, proficiency declined in every tested subject and grade, with the sharpest drops in 4th-grade math (-8.18 points) and 4th-grade reading (-7.12 points). This has pushed South Anna Elementary's statewide rank down from the 71st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 52nd percentile in 2025-2026. With roughly 36.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school still exceeds state averages in most areas, but it is losing ground relative to other Virginia elementary schools. Families considering this area should note that the school experience ends after 5th grade, and secondary students must attend schools outside 23192.
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