Lakewood Christian Schools

5336 E Arbor Road, Long Beach, CA, 90808-0908
Tel: (562)425-3358
Grades: PK - 8 | 449 students
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With over 30 years of excellence in Christian education, LCS uniquely lights the path to success for preschoolers through 8th graders. In a nurturing and loving environment LCS assists parents in the maturing of their child spiritually, socially and academically.

School Overview:
Lakewood Christian Schools
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Dyslexia- S. Barton reading tutor-- also, accomodations for mild Learning Differences.
Year Founded 1978
Student Body
Total Students 449 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 34% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 18:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 25%
Average Class Size 24 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Casual
(Plain colored polo shirts, kahki or blue pants or skirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / Jun. 30
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,682
Tuition Notes Middle School tuition is $6678. Fine arts electives include art, drama, video production, choir, as well as beginning, advanced and jazz band(s). Also Spanish, computer and interschool sports teams are offered.
% on Financial Aid 15%
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Mrs. Brenda Barton
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Football
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 2 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Drama/Video Club Student Leadership

School Notes:

    • Average class size: 22
    • Teacher's Aide for each class, K-5
    • Loving & nurturing environment
    • Christian worldview
    • 5 Bands, 3 Choirs, Art & Computer
    • Top scores in Spelling Bee, Math Olympics & Speech Meets
    • Top ranked competitive sports
    • Middle School - Avg 70% of students maintain 3.5GPA or higher

    Profile last updated: 01/16/2013

Related School Videos:

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Safe & Sound - LCS Middle School Choir
6 months ago

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ACSI Jr High Honor Band- Bandology
10 months ago

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ACSI Jr High Honor Band- Let Freedom Ring
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ACSI Jr High Honor Band- Themes from First Suite in Eb
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Nearby Schools:

Lakewood Christian Schools
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
St Cyprian Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.2 mi. away
Bethany Lutheran School
Gr. K-9 | 0.3 mi. away
Educare Preschool
Gr. K | 0.4 mi. away
St. Timothy Lutheran School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.7 mi. away
Montessori Academy Of Long Beach
Gr. K | 1.1 mi. away

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