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New Hope School C/O John Hess

Brethren school · Grades 1–7

Rossville, IN

7290 S 500 W, Rossville, IN 46065

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Indiana
  • Serving families in Rossville since at least 2011

New Hope School C/O John Hess is a Brethren private school in Rossville, Indiana, for students from 1st grade through 7th grade. It has about 16 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Christian elementary schools in Indiana. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 144 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–7
Students
16
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 8 boys
Religious affiliation
Brethren
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
144 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 80% of Christian elementary schools in Indiana (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of Christian elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 104 Christian elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    34’11–1235’13–1437’15–1629’17–1819’19–2022’21–2216’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    13
    25
    44
    74

    Student body

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    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask New Hope School C/O John Hess whether it takes part.

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    • 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 School C/O John Hess

    What grades does New Hope School C/O John Hess serve?

    New Hope School C/O John Hess serves grades 1–7.

    How many students attend New Hope School C/O John Hess?

    About 16 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at New Hope School C/O John Hess?

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

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