New Hope Academy in Franklin, TN, is a Christian–affiliated, co–educational private school serving grades PK through 6 in a small city community.
Founded in 1996, the school enrolls 201 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 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 $15,450, slightly above the Franklin elementary private school average of $15,022.
The school follows a formal dress code and is a member of the Southern Association of Independent Schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,450
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
New Hope Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1996
Student Body
Total Students
201 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
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
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,450
Tuition Notes
$15,450 for Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. Financial Aid and Scholarships available.
Admissions Director
Raye McDonald
Application URL
School Notes
- 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 $15,450 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).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 09, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 12, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 13, 2026 (Friday)
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