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 Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Quick Facts
Torah Day School Of Phoenix
(Jewish)
1118 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 374-3062
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 374-3062
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Tuition listed
6300 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
516 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 264-0096
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 264-0096
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Tuition listed
Shearim Torah High School
All-girls (Jewish)
6530 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 324-3406
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 324-3406
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
Yeshiva High School Of Arizona
All-boys (Jewish)
727 E Glendale Ave Ste 2b
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 266-1213
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 266-1213
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Tuition listed
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