Lighthouse Academy

504 Center Pkwy Yorkville, IL 60560
www.lighthousecenters.com

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Located in Yorkville, IL, Lighthouse Academy is a nonsectarian early childhood and day care program serving 72 students in preschool and kindergarten within a suburban community.
  • The school has a student–teacher ratio of 36:1 with a total of two teachers supporting early learning for children starting at the pre–kindergarten level.
  • Lighthouse Academy's student body includes approximately 24% students of color, reflecting some degree of diversity within its enrollment.
  • Lighthouse Academy is situated near other private schools in Yorkville, including Parkview Christian Academy and Cross Evangelical Lutheran School, offering additional early learning options in the area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Lighthouse Academy?
The application deadline for Lighthouse Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $11,007 for elementary schools and $15,969 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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