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#13 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 1% of private schools

Hope Hall School

School

1612 BUFFALO RD, Rochester, NY 14624

Private

Enrollment

126

Student-Teacher

4.9:1

Score

8.8

Grades

3rd – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#13 of 992

In Rochester

#1 of 30

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Hope Hall School

8.8/10

School in Rochester · grades 3rd – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Hope Hall School

Hope Hall School is a private school in Rochester, NY. Hope Hall School serves approximately 126 students, and covers grades 3rd-12th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Hope Hall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares2.6 pts above NY schools
  • This school 8.8 · Excellent
  • NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 126 students, Hope Hall School 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 4.9:1 students to teachers, Hope Hall School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Hope Hall School 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 Hope Hall School compares to 103 public schools serving similar grades in Rochester, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.9:1
This School
vs
11.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
126
This School
vs
515
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.8
This School
vs
5.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 46.8% vs 0%
Black 34.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 13.5% vs 0%
Asian 1.6% vs 0%
Hope Hall School Rochester Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Hope Hall School (this school) 8.8
GATES CHILI MIDDLE SCHOOL 5.1
GATES CHILI HIGH SCHOOL 7.1
NEIL ARMSTRONG SCHOOL 3.9
EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL 5.9
WALT DISNEY SCHOOL 3.5
TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREP-WEST CAMP 6.5
SCHOOL 16-JOHN WALTON SPENCER 4.1
TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL 6.6
SCHOOL 29-ADLAI E STEVENSON 3.9
DR WALTER COOPER ACADEMY 5.7
JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL 6.3
JOSEPH C WILSON FOUNDATION ACADEMY 4.1
ROCHESTER EARLY COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 8.5
SCHOOL 54-FLOWER CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 2.9
SCHOOL 17-ENRICO FERMI 3.8
ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 5.1
SCHOOL 4-GEORGE MATHER FORBES 4.4
SCHOOL 34-DR LOUIS A CERULLI 4.4
ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL 5.5
SCHOOL 2-CLARA BARTON 3.3

Showing 20 of 103 schools. View all schools in Rochester

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 NY.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,288.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 65%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 126
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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 NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 46.8%
Black 34.1%
Hispanic 13.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1612 BUFFALO RD, Rochester, NY 14624

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hope Hall School may also want to explore other schools in the area. ARCHANGEL SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is NORTHSTAR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.8/10, 1.3 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 2.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
GATES CHILI MIDDLE SCHOOL Rochester 0.6 mi 5.1
GATES CHILI HIGH SCHOOL Rochester 0.7 mi 7.1
NORTHSTAR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Rochester 1.3 mi 6.8
ARCHANGEL SCHOOL Rochester 1.5 mi 7.4
NEIL ARMSTRONG SCHOOL Rochester 1.3 mi 3.9
EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL Rochester 2.2 mi 5.9
WALT DISNEY SCHOOL Rochester 2.3 mi 3.5
TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Rochester 2.5 mi 6.6
TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREP-WEST CAMP Rochester 2.3 mi 6.5
SCHOOL 16-JOHN WALTON SPENCER Rochester 2.4 mi 4.1
HOLMES ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rochester 3.6 mi 5.4
DR WALTER COOPER ACADEMY Rochester 2.8 mi 5.7
ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL Rochester 3.4 mi 5.5
PAUL ROAD SCHOOL Rochester 3.5 mi 5.0
SCHOOL 29-ADLAI E STEVENSON Rochester 2.8 mi 3.9
DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL Rochester 3.8 mi 8.2
YOUNG WOMEN'S COLLEGE PREP CS Rochester 3.8 mi 6.3
SCHOOL 54-FLOWER CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL Rochester 3.0 mi 2.9
JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL Rochester 3.0 mi 6.3
SCHOOL 34-DR LOUIS A CERULLI Rochester 3.2 mi 4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 14624 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,046

Median Home Value

$172,200

Median Rent

$1,249/mo

Population

38,834

College Educated

33.5%

Homeownership

80.1%

Avg Commute

19.9 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

40.3

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GATEWAY-LONGVIEW LYNDE SCHOOL Williamsville, NY 8.8
ORCHARD SCHOOL Yonkers, NY 8.6
RAZI SCHOOL Woodside, NY 8.6
DEVEREUX IN NY Red Hook, NY 8.5
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Merrick, NY 8.5
NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION Bronx, NY 8.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hope Hall School

What grades does Hope Hall School serve?

Hope Hall School serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Hope Hall School?

Hope Hall School has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Hall School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hope Hall School is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hope Hall School rank in NY?

Hope Hall School ranks #13 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Hope Hall School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hope Hall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hope Hall School a private school?

Yes, Hope Hall School 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 Hall School a religious school?

No, Hope Hall School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
56 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
126
Gender Split
61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
179 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monroe County
Phone
(585) 426-0210

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