Esperanza Academy

Esperanza Academy School Of Hope serves fifth through eighth grade girls living in the city of Lawrence.
Esperanza admits all students through a lottery system. To be eligible for the lottery, each girl must be entering fifth grade, be a resident of Lawrence, qualify for free or reduced public school lunch, and must have a supportive adult who is actively committed to the student's academic and social success.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8

Student Body

Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Esperanza Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Esperanza Academy School Of Hope serves fifth through eighth grade girls living in the city of Lawrence. Esperanza admits all students through a lottery system. To be eligible for the lottery, each girl must be entering fifth grade, be a resident of Lawrence, qualify for free or reduced public school lunch, and must have a supportive adult who is actively committed to the student's academic and social success.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Esperanza Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, MA is $25,899 for elementary schools and $45,673 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Essex County, MA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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