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#820 of 1,462 private schools in FL

New Hope Lutheran Academy

Elementary School

870 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, West Melbourne, FL 32904

Private

Enrollment

62

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#820 of 1,462

In West Melbourne

#4 of 4

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New Hope Lutheran Academy

6.2/10

Elementary School in West Melbourne · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About New Hope Lutheran Academy

New Hope Lutheran Academy is a private elementary school in West Melbourne, FL. New Hope Lutheran Academy serves approximately 62 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. New Hope Lutheran Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #820 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares0.4 pts below FL schools
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 62 students, New Hope Lutheran 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.

New Hope Lutheran 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

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How New Hope Lutheran Academy compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in West Melbourne, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
This School
vs
16.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
62
This School
vs
659
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.2
This School
vs
7.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 58.1% vs 0%
Black 16.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 14.5% vs 0%
New Hope Lutheran Academy West Melbourne Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
New Hope Lutheran Academy (this school) 6.2
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 5.3
MEADOWLANE INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.2
MEADOWLANE PRIMARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9.7
IMAGINE SCHOOLS AT WEST MELBOURNE 7.9
W. MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE 7.9
EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER 9.8
PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT WEST MELBOURNE 6.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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 FL.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 60%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Enrollment 62
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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 FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 58.1%
Black 16.1%
Hispanic 14.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Native American 1.6%
Pacific Islander 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

870 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, West Melbourne, FL 32904

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering New Hope Lutheran Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER (rated 9.8/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MEADOWLANE PRIMARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.7/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BRIGHT HORIZONS ACADEMY (rated 8.3/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Melbourne), which scores notably higher. For more schools in West Melbourne, see our West Melbourne schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL West Melbourne 0.7 mi 5.3
MEADOWLANE INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Melbourne 0.9 mi 7.2
SPACE COAST DISCOVERY Melbourne 0.9 mi 5.5
CALVARY CHAPEL ACADEMY West Melbourne 1.0 mi 7.1
MEADOWLANE PRIMARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Melbourne 1.0 mi 9.7
IMAGINE SCHOOLS AT WEST MELBOURNE West Melbourne 1.2 mi 7.9
BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL West Melbourne 1.5 mi 7.4
W. MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE West Melbourne 1.5 mi 7.9
UNIVERSITY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Melbourne 1.5 mi 5.1
WEST MELBOURNE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Melbourne 1.5 mi 7.6
NEW COVENANT SCHOOL INC. Melbourne 1.6 mi —
GREAT LEAPS ACADEMY Palm Bay 1.9 mi 7.4
RIVIERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Bay 2.1 mi 7.6
MELBOURNE CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Melbourne 2.0 mi 6.5
LOCKMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Bay 2.3 mi 5.3
EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER West Melbourne 2.2 mi 9.8
BREVARD ACADEMY West Melbourne 2.2 mi 6.6
PALM BAY MAGNET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Melbourne 2.2 mi 4.0
BRIGHT HORIZONS ACADEMY Melbourne 2.4 mi 8.3
PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT LOCKMAR Palm Bay 2.8 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32904 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,943

Median Home Value

$334,400

Median Rent

$1,763/mo

Population

36,885

College Educated

39.7%

Homeownership

76.2%

Avg Commute

23.5 min

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Median Age

41.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about New Hope Lutheran Academy

What grades does New Hope Lutheran Academy serve?

New Hope Lutheran Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend New Hope Lutheran Academy?

New Hope Lutheran Academy has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope Lutheran Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at New Hope Lutheran Academy is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does New Hope Lutheran Academy rank in FL?

New Hope Lutheran Academy ranks #820 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is New Hope Lutheran Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

New Hope Lutheran Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is New Hope Lutheran Academy a private school?

Yes, New Hope Lutheran Academy is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is New Hope Lutheran Academy a religious school?

New Hope Lutheran Academy has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
16 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
62
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Brevard County
Phone
(321) 768-1500

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