Light the Bay Christian Academy and Preschool
Celebrated 35 years of quality Christian education as Christian Center School and Little Promises Preschool.
Since January of 2013, the school was restructured and renamed Light the Bay Christian Academy and Preschool. It is our mission to educate and develop the whole child for Christian leadership and God's glory.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Students: 77 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jun. 14 / rolling
Top Rankings
Light the Bay Christian Academy and Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded
1975
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform: Elementary: polos of a specific color and khakhi pants or skirts. Additional chapel dress requirement for Wednesdays: white dress shirts, ties for boys)
(Uniform: Elementary: polos of a specific color and khakhi pants or skirts. Additional chapel dress requirement for Wednesdays: white dress shirts, ties for boys)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jun. 14 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
5%
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Rita Marquardt
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
ACSI regional events, Art, Math (Before and after school and vacation camps for additional fee), Speech, Spelling
School Notes
- COMPETITIVELY PRICED, PRIVATE EDUCATION
- BIBLE BASED CURRICULUM WHICH EXCEEDS ALL STATE STANDARDS, ACSI ACCREDITED• QUALIFIED, HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, AND CARING TEACHERS
- FINE ARTS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, CHARACTER TRAINING, MONTHLY CULTURAL THEMES AND SO MUCH MORE
- AVERAGE STUDENT TEACHER RATIO: 15:1, ALLOWING FOR INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION
- PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACADEMIC MEETS
- MODERN GYMNASIUM, CAFETERIA, AND PLAY AREAS
- BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
- SAFE FIVE ACRE CAMPUSCENTRALLY LOCATED NEAR HIGHWAY 4 AND BUCHANAN ROAD
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