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)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Hope Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
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%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Sliding scale
Admissions Director
Lisa CasaDeCalvo
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Lions
Source: Verified school update
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 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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3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
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Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6630
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6630
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(612) 823-4394
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(612) 823-4394
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Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
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(612) 927-8673
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
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