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Lighthouse Christian Academy

Lighthouse Christian Academy (LCA) offers awell-disciplinedclassroom atmosphere, balanced with a lovingenvironment where eachchild receives nurturing from a dedicatedChristian teacher.
LCA is dedicated to addressing the spiritual, mental,andphysical training children require in preparation for theirfuture.Lighthouse Christian Academy offers a well rounded; Biblebasededucation using the ABEKA curriculum that has helped toprepare itsgraduates for college careers, military service, andgeneraloccupation specialties. General courses of study areavailable forstudents to pursue at Lighthouse ChristianAcademy.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Lighthouse Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
131 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$420 is a monthly average from a range of $370 to $450
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

School Notes

  • Current report card plus last years. Interview withprincipaland letter of recommendation from a non familymemberfor students4th grade up. Completedapplication.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Lighthouse Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Lighthouse Christian Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
What sports does Lighthouse Christian Academy offer?
Lighthouse Christian Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Lighthouse Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Lighthouse Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery, AL is $10,596 for elementary schools and $11,568 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montgomery, AL is 96% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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