New Hope Academy serves 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, is a member of the Southern Association of Independent Schools.
The student:teacher of New Hope Academy is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1996
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
206 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$14,700 for Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade
Admissions Director
DORIS MCMILLAN
Admissions Associate
TANGIE LANE
Application URL
School Notes
- We are a Christ centered pre k-6th grade school. 40-50% of our seats are reserved for low income families.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lt Samuel Gaston, USN - 2009 - Alumnus of the NHA Class of 2009. -
- Alumni of the Class of 2018 - Celebrated their graduations from high school. -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from New Hope Academy?
New Hope Academy famous alumni include: Lt Samuel Gaston, USN - 2009 - Alumnus of the NHA Class of 2009. and Alumni of the Class of 2018 - Celebrated their graduations from high school..
When is the application deadline for New Hope Academy?
The application deadline for New Hope Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break - no school
October 08, 2025 (Wednesday)
Fall Break - no school
October 09, 2025 (Thursday)
Fall Break - no school
October 10, 2025 (Friday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
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