Hope Academy in Gulfport, MS, serves 204 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 2024, the school employs 12 teachers and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
The school's student body is 51.6% students of color, reflecting diversity within the Gulfport community.
Hope Academy is a member of the National Independent ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Association and offers regular elementary and secondary programs.
Located in a small city locale, Hope Academy is part of the Gulfport area's private school options for early childhood and middle school education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 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
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hope Academy often compared to?
Hope Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Christian Collegiate 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).
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