New Hope Academy in Franklin, TN, is a Christian鈥揳ffiliated, co鈥揺ducational private school serving grades PK through 6 in a small city community.
Founded in 1996, the school enrolls 201 students with a student鈥搕eacher 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
Diversity
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.:
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).
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