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Hope Academy

1301 Summit Pkwy Columbia, SC 29229

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Hope Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
99 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School's primary goal is to provide a nurturing, educational, Christian environment for your children.
  • We are more than a babysitting service or daycare and stress early education with the A Beka curriculum in our Three's, Fours, and Kindergarten classes.
  • We are continually making changes and upgrading to better suit you and your child's needs.
  • I feel that your family and the staff here at HOPE Academy have to work together as a team to raise our children.
  • HOPE Academy exists to provide quality Christian education and childcare for your family.
  • We are a nonprofit organization that values Biblical principles along with excellence in academics.
  • Our goal is to partner with the families we serve to educate and disciple the children under our care.
  • The values we hold as we fulfill our purpose are what set HOPE Academy apart from other providers in our area.
  • School's primary goal is to provide a nurturing, educational, Christian environment for your children.
  • We are more than a babysitting service or daycare and stress early education with the A Beka curriculum in our Three's, Fours, and Kindergarten classes.
  • We are continually making changes and upgrading to better suit you and your child's needs.
  • I feel that your family and the staff here at HOPE Academy have to work together as a team to raise our children.
  • HOPE Academy exists to provide quality Christian education and childcare for your family.
  • We are a nonprofit organization that values Biblical principles along with excellence in academics.
  • Our goal is to partner with the families we serve to educate and disciple the children under our care.
  • The values we hold as we fulfill our purpose are what set HOPE Academy apart from other providers in our area.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hope Academy often compared to?
Hope Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Columbia by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Hope Academy?
The application deadline for Hope Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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My child attended Hope Academy from 2010-2013 until he went to kindergarten. My child would not have been as prepared for public school had it not been for the caring teachers and thorough curriculum used by them.
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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Columbia, SC is $13,317 for elementary schools and $14,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Columbia, SC is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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