Light the Bay Christian Academy and Preschool
Tel:
(925) 439-2552
- 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 (2020-21)
- 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 Placements
Light the Bay Christian Academy and Preschool places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) |
| Religious Affiliation | Assembly of God |
| 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 |
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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) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jun. 14 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,000 |
| % 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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