New Hope Academy

1820 Downs Blvd Franklin, TN 37064
www.nhafranklin.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,225
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,225
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

New Hope Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
201 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$16,225 for Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. Financial Aid and Scholarships available.
Admissions Director
Raye Knight
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ChoirTae Kwon Do


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Soccer Club

School Notes

  • New Hope Academy in Franklin, TN, is a Christianaffiliated, coeducational private school serving grades PK through 6 in a small city community.
  • Founded in 1996, the school enrolls 201 students with a studentteacher ratio of 11:1 and an average class size of 14.
  • Approximately 49% of the student body represents students of color, placing New Hope Academy among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for diversity.
  • Annual tuition is $16,225, slightly above the Franklin elementary private school average.
  • The school follows a formal dress code and is a member of the Southern Association of Independent Schools.
  • New Hope Academy is a Christ-centered school educating students of diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds by establishing a Biblical worldview and preparing each child to flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We seat children in grades Pre-K through 6thgrade averaging 14 children per class. Since its inception in 1996, New Hope has made the commitment to reserve 40 to 50% of its seats for children from low-income families to truly reflect the diversity of the Kingdom of God.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does New Hope Academy cost?
New Hope Academy's tuition is approximately $16,225 for private students.
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).

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