New Hope Christian School in Cairo, NE, serves 54 students from kindergarten through 7th grade in a rural setting with a Christian religious affiliation.
Founded in 1978, the school offers education with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1 supported by three teachers.
The annual tuition cost is $3,200, providing a private elementary and middle school option in rural Nebraska.
The student body includes approximately 4% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,200
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does New Hope Christian School cost?
New Hope Christian School's tuition is approximately $3,200 for private students.
When is the application deadline for New Hope Christian School?
The application deadline for New Hope Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to New Hope Christian School is Central Catholic Middle & High School (13.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (14.2 miles away)
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Central Catholic Middle & High School
(Catholic)
1200 Ruby Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
13.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 47 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grand Island Lutheran High ![Grand Island Lutheran High Photo - Grand Island Lutheran High, formerly Heartland Lutheran, serves students in grades 7-12.]( "Grand Island Lutheran High Photo - Grand Island Lutheran High, formerly Heartland Lutheran, serves students in grades 7-12.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3900 W Husker Highway
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
13.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School ![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School a PreK-6th grade elementary school in Grand Island, NE.]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School a PreK-6th grade elementary school in Grand Island, NE.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
208 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 382-5274
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 382-5274
14.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Platte Valley Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
636 S Shady Bend Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-1480
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-1480
14.7 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1655 Worms Rd
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6486
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6486
18.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
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