Hope Christian Academy in Columbia, SC, serves 6 students in grades 3 through 12 within a suburban community setting.
Established in 2007, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 with 3 total teachers supporting a low enrollment size.
The co–ed private special education program has a Christian orientation and holds memberships in the American Association of Christian Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools.
Approximately 11% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the small enrollment.
Tuition information is not specified; the school is situated near other Columbia private schools offering a wider range of grade levels and enrollment sizes.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hope Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Hope Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Hope Christian Academy is Sonlight Heritage Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cutler Jewish Day School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Timmerman School (1.3 miles away)
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Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 553-6889
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 553-6889
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Gr: K-5 | 97 students Tuition listed
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Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-2748
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-2748
1.3 miles
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Kilbourne Park Baptist Church Weekday Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4205 Kilbourne Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-3371
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-3371
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 194 students
3737 Covenant Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-1899
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-1899
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Sonlight Heritage Academy
(Christian)
724 Crosshill Rd
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 574-1239
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 574-1239
1.9 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 8 students
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