Latham Christian Academy

Latham Christian Academy opened its doors in the fall of 1979 as a ministry of Latham Bible Baptist Church.
Through the years the school has served hundreds of families in the Capital District by offering a distinctively Christian educaiton designed to meet the spiritual, academic, and social needs of each child.
Our goal is provide a God-centered education from a God-centered worldview.
We believe that Christian education is mandated by God for Christian families.
Parents are commanded to bring up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
God has established a testimony in us and has commanded us to make it known to our children so that the generations to come might know God and set their hope in Him.
Latham Christian Academy exists to work in partnership with the home and local church in order to give the next generation a truly Christian world and life view.
All of our teachers are born-again Christians who pray for their students and seek spiritual, as well as academic, growth in their students.
The goal of LCA is to train children to be Christ-like.
Biblical principles and positive character traits are taught to all students.
Each student attends a Bible class every day and a weekly chapel program on his or her level.
Weekly church attendance is required of secondary students and at least one parent.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1979

Student Body

Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Latham Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Varies based on division

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports

School Notes

  • Latham Christian Academy exists as a distinctively Christian school desiring to provide Christian education by offering a balanced program designed to meet the spiritual, academic, and social needs of each child. Our goal is provide a God-centered education from a God-centered worldview. We believe that Christian education is mandated by God for Christian families. Parents are commanded to bring up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. God has established a testimony in us and has commanded us to make it known to our children so that the generations to come might know God and set their hope in Him. Latham Christian Academy exists to work in partnership with the home and local church in order to give the next generation a truly Christian world and life view. All of our teachers are born-again Christians who pray for their students and seek spiritual, as well as academic, growth in their students. The goal of LCA is to train children to be Christ-like. Biblical principles and positive character traits are taught to all students. Each student attends a Bible class every day and a weekly chapel program on his or her level.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Latham Christian Academy offer?
Latham Christian Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Latham Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Latham Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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