New Hope Christian Academy Of Southern Illinois in Harrisburg, IL, enrolls 93 students in grades PK through 8 in a Christian, town–based setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 6 teachers serving a co–ed student body.
It is a member of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS), reflecting its classical Christian education orientation.
The student population includes nearly 2% students of color, representing some diversity within the local community.
New Hope Christian Academy serves families seeking private Christian education in a town community setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Hope Christian Academy Of Southern Illinois?
The application deadline for New Hope Christian Academy Of Southern Illinois is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to New Hope Christian Academy Of Southern Illinois is Ezra Christian School (24.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thompsonville Christian School (18.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John The Baptist Catholic Elementary School (22.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Thompsonville Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3608 Angel Lane
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2065
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2065
18.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
702 E Poplar St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2017
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2017
22.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 79 students
Marion Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9314 Old Route 13
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1430
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1430
23.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 12 students Tuition listed
Ezra Christian School
(Christian)
1345 Ezra St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
24.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Freedom Outreach School
(Christian)
5155 Route 146
Grantsburg, IL 62943
(618) 658-2772
Grantsburg, IL 62943
(618) 658-2772
25.3 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 11 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ezra Christian School
(Christian)
1345 Ezra St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
24.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Freedom Outreach School
(Christian)
5155 Route 146
Grantsburg, IL 62943
(618) 658-2772
Grantsburg, IL 62943
(618) 658-2772
25.3 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 11 students
Agape Christian High School
(Christian)
5208 Meadowland Pkwy
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-9302
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-9302
25.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
34.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
36.5 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Thompsonville Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3608 Angel Lane
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2065
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2065
18.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
702 E Poplar St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2017
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2017
22.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 79 students
Marion Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9314 Old Route 13
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1430
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1430
23.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 12 students Tuition listed
Ezra Christian School
(Christian)
1345 Ezra St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
24.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Freedom Outreach School
(Christian)
5155 Route 146
Grantsburg, IL 62943
(618) 658-2772
Grantsburg, IL 62943
(618) 658-2772
25.3 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 11 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
702 E Poplar St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2017
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2017
22.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 79 students
Marion Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9314 Old Route 13
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1430
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1430
23.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 12 students Tuition listed
Unity Christian School ![Unity Christian School Photo]( "Unity Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
100 E College St
Energy, IL 62933
(618) 542-3802
Energy, IL 62933
(618) 542-3802
25.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
(Catholic)
300 W Monroe St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-4484
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-4484
26 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
1302 E Pleasant Hill Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
35.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Simpson Hill Dist 32
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Tunnel Hill Rd
Ozark, IL 62972
(618) 658-8536
Ozark, IL 62972
(618) 658-8536
8868.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 E Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
8868.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Washington Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 12th St
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
8868.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Johnston City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Jefferson Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-4700
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-4700
8868.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Morningside Dr
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
8868.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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