New Hope Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 409 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,750
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	New Hope Christian Academy
Pre-K	80
Kind	45
1	45
2	45
3	50
4	50
5	44
6	50

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Year Founded

1995

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Student Body

Total Students

409 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,750

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Tuition Notes

Tuition is on a sliding scale and is determined by total household income and household size.

% on Financial Aid

95%

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Cecilia Bell

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BalletBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballSoccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

4-H Club

School Notes

New Hope Christian Academy is a college prepratory school providing students with a challenging intellectual and spiritual education grounded in the knowledge of God as uniquely revealed in Jesus Christ and attested to in the Scriptures.
New Hope Christian Academy has confidence in the abilities of our students who are encouraged to excel academically, to serve others as Christ would, and to broaden their horizons through extra-curricular activities. New Hope Christian Academy admits Pre-K through 5th grade students each year.
Open House is held each year for interested families.
New Hope sixth grade families are assisted with the transition into seventh grade.
Most New Hope Christian Academy graduates attend Memphis area independent schools.

Applicants are accepted in Pre-K, JK, SK, and other grades where space permits. Applicants must be the appropriate age before June 1 to enroll.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does New Hope Christian Academy cost?

New Hope Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $12,750 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of New Hope Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of New Hope Christian Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

What sports does New Hope Christian Academy offer?

New Hope Christian Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football and Soccer.

What is New Hope Christian Academy's ranking?

New Hope Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for New Hope Christian Academy?

The application deadline for New Hope Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is New Hope Christian Academy located?

New Hope Christian Academy is located in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, TN.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Memphis, TN is $13,375 for elementary schools and $14,630 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Memphis, TN is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).