Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy in Lafayette, IN serves 28 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a co–educational, Baptist–affiliated program.
Founded in 1999, the school offers an Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum with a formal dress code in a suburban community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average class size of 9, supported by a faculty of 5 teachers.
Annual tuition is $1,800, ranking the school among the most affordable private schools in Indiana.
Approximately 17% of the student body identify as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,800
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: Jul. 31
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jul. 31
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy cost?
Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $1,800 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy is Jul. 31.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy is Central Catholic Junior Senior High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Brady KinderCare (1.8 miles away)
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(765) 474-2496
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