Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Hope Academy
About the School
- Hope Academy in Gulfport, MS, serves 204 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
- Founded in 2024, the school employs 12 teachers and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
- The school's student body is 51.6% students of color, reflecting diversity within the Gulfport community.
- Hope Academy is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association and offers regular elementary and secondary programs.
- Located in a small city locale, Hope Academy is part of the Gulfport area's private school options for early childhood and middle school education.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 19%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hope Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Christian Collegiate Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Hope Academy?
The application deadline for Hope Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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