Hope Academy (2026 Profile)

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Hope Academy

1301 Summit Pkwy
Columbia, SC 29229

Tel: (803) 699-9934

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School's primary goal is to provide a nurturing, educational, Christian environment for your children.

We are more than a babysitting service or daycare and stress early education with the A Beka curriculum in our Three's, Fours, and Kindergarten classes.

We are continually making changes and upgrading to better suit you and your child's needs.

I feel that your family and the staff here at HOPE Academy have to work together as a team to raise our children.

HOPE Academy exists to provide quality Christian education and childcare for your family.

We are a nonprofit organization that values Biblical principles along with excellence in academics.

Our goal is to partner with the families we serve to educate and disciple the children under our care.

The values we hold as we fulfill our purpose are what set HOPE Academy apart from other providers in our area.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 99 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Hope Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

99 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

85%

State avg.: 18%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hope Academy often compared to?

Hope Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Chesterbrook Academy by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Hope Academy?

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

School Reviews

5 7/24/2015

My child attended Hope Academy from 2010-2013 until he went to kindergarten. My child would not have been as prepared for public school had it not been for the caring teachers and thorough curriculum used by them.

- Posted by Parent - Marie

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 99 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Columbia, SC is $13,317 for elementary schools and $14,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Columbia, SC is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).