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 Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Lighthouse Academy is Parkview Christian Academy (0.4 miles away)
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