Very Good
#50 of 202 private schools in CT
Top 24% of private schools
Hope Academy
School
89 MARSH HILL RD, Orange, CT 06477
Enrollment
61
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Score
7.0
Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
61
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Score
7.0
Grades
3rd – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Connecticut private schools
#50 of 202
In Orange
#2 of 4
public schools
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About Hope Academy
Hope Academy is a private school in Orange, CT. Hope Academy serves approximately 61 students, and covers grades 3rd-12th, and has a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Hope Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 202 private schools in CT.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- CT avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 61 students, Hope Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.7:1 students to teachers, Hope Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Hope Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Hope Academy compares to the 5 public schools in Orange, CT
Student Demographics
All Schools in Orange
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Hope Academy (this school) | 7.0 |
| Peck Place School | 8.4 |
| Mary L. Tracy School | 5.1 |
| Race Brook School | 7.3 |
| Amity Middle School: Orange | 8.0 |
| Turkey Hill School | 8.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CT
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
89 MARSH HILL RD, Orange, CT 06477
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hope Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. MILESTONES BEHAVIORAL SERVICES (rated 7.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MILFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.7/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Milford), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Orange, see our Orange schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WOODHOUSE ACADEMY Milford | 0.4 mi | — |
| Live Oaks School Milford | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| MILESTONES BEHAVIORAL SERVICES Orange | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Alma E. Pagels School West Haven | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Harry M. Bailey Middle School West Haven | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Seth G. Haley School West Haven | 1.2 mi | 4.8 |
| East Shore Middle School Milford | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| THE FOUNDATION SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL Milford | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| MILFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Milford | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Edith E. Mackrille School West Haven | 1.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Joseph A. Foran High School Milford | 2.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Peck Place School Orange | 1.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Washington School West Haven | 2.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Orchard Hills School Milford | 2.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Mary L. Tracy School Orange | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Race Brook School Orange | 2.8 mi | 7.3 |
| West Haven High School West Haven | 2.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Platt Technical High School Milford | 2.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Calf Pen Meadow School Milford | 3.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School West Haven | 3.1 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 06477 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$145,625
Median Home Value
$466,800
Median Rent
$2,016/mo
Population
14,251
College Educated
59.1%
Homeownership
88.9%
Avg Commute
28.6 min
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Median Age
45.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| VILLA MARIA SCHOOL Stamford, CT | 6.9 |
| MILESTONES BEHAVIORAL SERVICES Milford, CT | 7.2 |
| RAYMOND HILL SCHOOL New Britain, CT | 7.2 |
| ASPIRE LIVING AND LEARNING ACADEMY Stratford, CT | 6.7 |
| INTENSIVE EDUCATION ACADEMY IN West Hartford, CT | 7.3 |
| THE PINNACLE SCHOOL Stamford, CT | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hope Academy
What grades does Hope Academy serve?
Hope Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Hope Academy?
Hope Academy has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hope Academy rank in CT?
Hope Academy ranks #50 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is Hope Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hope Academy a private school?
Yes, Hope Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Hope Academy a religious school?
No, Hope Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Gender Split
- 66% M / 34% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Haven County
- Phone
- (203) 799-6000
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