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New Hope Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Hyattsville, MD

7009 Varnum St, Hyattsville, MD 20784

Overall grade: B

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

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Hyattsville
  • Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in Maryland
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Hyattsville, Maryland, New Hope Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 155 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in Maryland. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 173 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
155
Teachers
23 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 68 girls, 87 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
173 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in Maryland (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of independent schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 30 independent schools in Maryland.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K15
    112
    210
    317
    46
    513
    620
    712
    816
    913
    1014
    115
    122

    Student body

    Asian97%
    White1%
    Black1%
    Two or more races1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

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

    More about Maryland'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 New Hope Academy

    What grades does New Hope Academy serve?

    New Hope Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend New Hope Academy?

    About 155 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at New Hope Academy?

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

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