At a Glance
A tiny Christ-centered middle school offering a second chance to learners who've struggled elsewhere.
Best suited for
A middle schooler who has fallen behind, disengaged, or had a difficult experience in a larger school and would thrive with intensive one-on-one mentoring in a small, faith-based environment.
What stands out
- A 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio means genuinely individualized attention, rare even among small private schools.
- Membership in the StreetSchool Network signals specific expertise in working with youth who have struggled academically or behaviorally elsewhere.
- Christ-centered education rooted in gospel teaching, integrated into both academics and mentoring relationships.
- Accredited by both the Association of Christian Schools International and the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.
- Tuition in the $8,000-$9,999 range keeps private middle school accessible for working-class Bronx families.
Things to consider
- Total enrollment is only 22 students — families should weigh the trade-off between intimacy and the limited peer group, course catalog, and extracurricular offerings.
- The school's PSS profile lists 'Jewish' as religious affiliation, but its philosophy statement, name, and accreditations all identify it as Christian — confirm directly with the school if this matters to your family.
- The school is purpose-built for students who have struggled in other settings; high-achieving kids seeking an honors-level pace and breadth may find the fit limiting.
- There is no application deadline — admission is rolling, which is helpful but means spots can fill unpredictably.
- Graduates will need to transition to a larger high school, so families should think ahead about where that next step leads.
Identity
HOPE Academy is a coeducational middle school serving grades 6-8 with a Christ-centered philosophy focused on nurturing students' God-given potential through personalized teaching and mentoring. It is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools, and belongs to the StreetSchool Network, a coalition of faith-based schools serving youth who have struggled in traditional academic settings. Note: the school's PSS profile lists 'Jewish' as religious affiliation, but its stated philosophy, name, and Christian-school accreditations identify it as a Christian institution — worth confirming directly with the school.
Community
The student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (95.5%), with a small Asian minority (4.5%) and no other represented groups — a reflection of the surrounding Fordham-area community. With only 22 students enrolled, the community is intimate enough that every student is known by name, but that small size also limits peer diversity and the breadth of social groupings.
Neighborhood
The school sits in the University Heights (North)-Fordham area of the Bronx, a working-class neighborhood where the median household income is around $42,700 and roughly a quarter of residents live below the poverty line. About 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the citywide average, reflecting the area's largely working-class economic base. The surrounding blocks are anchored by small businesses and prewar residential apartment buildings typical of this stretch of the Bronx.
The 183 St (4) station is about a 6-minute walk, Burnside Av (4) about 8 minutes, and 182-183 Sts (B D) about 10 minutes away.
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What Parents Are Saying
Positive reviews mention outstanding teaching and learning, dedicated leadership, and commitment to helping students succeed; rated 5 out of 5.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 6 to 8 in University Heights (North)-Fordham.
- What grades does HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX serve?
- HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX serves grades 6 to 8.
- How do students get into HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX?
- HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX public, charter, or private?
- HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX is a private school.
- What neighborhood is HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX in?
- HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX is in University Heights (North)-Fordham, Bronx.