Licking County Christian Academy is a ministry of the Newark Baptist Temple, an independent Baptist church.
LCCA is also a member of the Buckeye Christian School Organization (BCSO) and the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
LCCA offers high quality Christian education for grades K-12.
Licking County Christian Academy is dedicated to assisting parents in their God-given responsibility to develop in their children the intellectual, the emotional, the social, and the physical, as well as the spiritual capabilities with the goal of being "conformed to the image of His Son." The goal or purpose of Christian Education is the lifelong process to restore that marred image.
True Christian Education involves the development of the intellectual, the emotional, the social, and the physical, as well as the spiritual capabilities with the goal of being "conformed to the image of His Son".
Formal schooling is only one facet of this process.
Although the primary emphasis is on the intellectual or academic, it is the purpose of LCCA to develop all of the above areas in each student.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,500
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Licking County Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1972
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
7 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
discount for multiple children in family
Admissions Director
Craig Westerlund
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama
Arts and Music Programs:
Music
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
- Licking County Christian Academy is a ministry of the Newark Baptist Temple, an independent Baptist church.
- LCCA is also a member of the Buckeye Christian School Association (BCSA) and the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
- LCCA offers high quality Christian education for grades K-12.
- Licking County Christian Academy is dedicated to assisting parents in their God-given responsibility to develop in their children the intellectual, the emotional, the social, and the physical, as well as the spiritual capabilities with the goal of being "conformed to the image of His Son." The goal or purpose of Christian Education is the lifelong process to restore that marred image.
- True Christian Education involves the development of the intellectual, the emotional, the social, and the physical, as well as the spiritual capabilities with the goal of being "conformed to the image of His Son".
- Formal schooling is only one facet of this process.
- Although the primary emphasis is on the intellectual or academic, it is the purpose of LCCA to develop all of the above areas in each student.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Licking County Christian Academy cost?
Licking County Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $3,500 for private students.
What schools are Licking County Christian Academy often compared to?
Licking County Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Granville Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Licking County Christian Academy offer?
Licking County Christian Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Licking County Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Licking County Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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