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Hope Preparatory School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–6

Kinston, NC

2600 Rouse Rd, Kinston, NC 28504

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in North Carolina

In Kinston, North Carolina, Hope Preparatory School is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 139 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 163 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–6
Students
139
Teachers
11.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 83 girls, 56 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
163 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 78% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 77 Christian elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by grade

    K24
    127
    226
    314
    415
    517
    616

    Student body

    Black36%
    White35%
    Hispanic or Latino29%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Hope Preparatory School whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Hope Preparatory School

    What grades does Hope Preparatory School serve?

    Hope Preparatory School serves grades K–6.

    How many students attend Hope Preparatory School?

    About 139 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Hope Preparatory School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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