Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Hope Academy
About the School
- Hope Academy serves 559 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The student:teacher of Hope Academy is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Hope Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2000
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
559 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
72%
State avg.: 23%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Sliding scale
Admissions Director
Lisa CasaDeCalvo
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
School Mascot
Wild Lions
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Hope Academy offer?
Hope Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball and Track and Field.
What is Hope Academy's ranking?
Hope Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
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).
In what neighborhood is Hope Academy located?
Hope Academy is located in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 2 other private schools located in Phillips.
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The nearest high school to Hope Academy is Nawayee Center School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Southside Family Charter School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Siembra Montessori / Centro Tyrone Guzman (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 895 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
Christian
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 313 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
2800 Joppa Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6630
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
525 W 54th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,216 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Episcopal
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 895 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
Christian
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,216 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Episcopal
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
355 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 265-3419
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
8600 Bloomington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 831-8686
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
12007 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(952) 856-0103
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 895 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
Christian
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 313 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
2800 Joppa Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6630
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
525 W 54th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,216 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Episcopal
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 895 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
Christian
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 313 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
2800 Joppa Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6630
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
525 W 54th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,216 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Episcopal
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Montessori School
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 76 students
Specialized Curriculum
2123 Clinton Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1115 E 19th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students
Alternative School
1925 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 115 students
Sports: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
2924 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 27
511 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 700 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
One DeLaSalle Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7600
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 76 students
Specialized Curriculum
2123 Clinton Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1115 E 19th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1120 E 37th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 822-5329
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Montessori School
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 76 students
Specialized Curriculum
2123 Clinton Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1115 E 19th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K | 5 students
Montessori School
1601 Laurel Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 377-1698
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Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 333-1614
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 333-1614
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Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8690
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Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4200
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4200
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Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
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(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
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2421 Bloomington Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
0.6 miles
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