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New Hope School

Independent school · Grades K–8

Clifton, NJ

780 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013

Overall grade: A

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

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest independent school in Clifton
  • Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in New Jersey

New Hope School is an independent private school in Clifton, New Jersey, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 53 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 184 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
53
Teachers
10.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 24 girls, 29 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
184 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 47 independent elementary schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    51’19–2058’21–2253’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    K9
    15
    26
    35
    47
    53
    68
    74
    86

    Student body

    Black32%
    Hispanic or Latino26%
    White23%
    Asian19%

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    Questions about New Hope School

    What grades does New Hope School serve?

    New Hope School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend New Hope School?

    About 53 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at New Hope School?

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