About the School
- Guiding Light Christian School opened its doors in 1963.
- There was no mandated Kindergarten in Arizona at that time and some First Christian families felt the need to have a Christian Kindergarten for their children.
- That year, enrollment was between 10-12 students, transportation was provided and all of the children represented First Christian Church families.
- Since 1963, the mission of Guiding Light Christian School has been to enrich each child spiritually, mentally, socially and physically.
- Guiding Light Christian School currently offers programs for Ages 2 through Kindergarten.
- We strive to help children feel good about themselves and their accomplishments, We strive to provide an atmosphere where preschool age children can make choices and participate in developmentally appropriate activities.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Guiding Light School?
The application deadline for Guiding Light School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Guiding Light School located?
Guiding Light School is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 11 other private schools located in Alhambra.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Guiding Light School is Shearim Torah High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Torah Day School Of Phoenix (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
Jewish
1118 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 374-3062
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
6300 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students
Montessori School
516 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 264-0096
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students
All-girls (Jewish)
6530 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 324-3406
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
All-boys (Jewish)
727 E Glendale Ave Ste 2b
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 266-1213
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students
All-girls (Jewish)
6530 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 324-3406
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
All-boys (Jewish)
727 E Glendale Ave Ste 2b
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 266-1213
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5199 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 230-1600
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
6601 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,381 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 71
All-boys (Catholic)
4701 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
Jewish
1118 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 374-3062
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
6300 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students
Montessori School
516 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 264-0096
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Jewish
515 E Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-7479
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Baptist
6202 N 12th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 265-7885
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
Jewish
1118 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 374-3062
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
6300 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students
Montessori School
516 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 264-0096
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 210 students
Daycare / Preschool
7901 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 371-0741
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Jewish
515 E Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-7479
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Madison Meadows School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 W Ocotillo Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 664-7600
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 664-7600
0.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 846 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Casa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8047 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 892-5022
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 892-5022
0.6 miles
Gr: K-7 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Empower College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2411 W Colter St
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 283-5720
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 283-5720
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 697 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Orangewood School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7337 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 347-2900
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 347-2900
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Madison Richard Simis School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 976 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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