Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked ND School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Hope Christian Academy
About the School
- Hope Christian Academy was founded in 1981 as a non-denominational school for students in preschool through grade eight.
- HCA is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, the North Dakota High School Activities Association and is approved by the State of North Dakota.
- All instructors are certified through accredited colleges and universities.
- The purpose of Hope Christian Academy is to teach that the Lord Jesus Christ is preeminent in every aspect of life, including education.
- This comprehensive principle underlies every aspect of academic study, each activity, and all of school life.
- There is a clear, critical difference between the Biblical and secular viewpoints on a subject.
- Even though the facts of knowledge are identical for both, Hope Christian Academy teaches that no subject can be taught in the totality of its truth when the Creator is denied or ignored.
- Knowledge is purified by sound academic education and a wholesome activity program which are integrated with a Biblical viewpoint.
- Hope Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
- It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies or scholarship.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked ND School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Hope Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 14%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hope Christian Academy cost?
Hope Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
What schools are Hope Christian Academy often compared to?
Hope Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Elementary North School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Hope Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Hope Christian Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 95%. Hope Christian Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in North Dakota with low acceptance rates.
What is Hope Christian Academy's ranking?
Hope Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
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).
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