Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-11
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lighthouse Christian Academy
About the School
- Lighthouse Christian Academy in Harrisburg, PA, is a Christian co–educational private school serving grades 1 through 11 in a small city community.
- The school has a total enrollment of 30 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 6 teachers.
- Lighthouse Christian Academy has one of the highest percentages of students of color among private schools in Pennsylvania, ranking in the top 20% statewide for diversity.
- The school is located in Harrisburg's city locale, providing education from elementary through secondary levels without grade 12.
- Tuition and acceptance rate data are consistent with area averages for private elementary schools in Harrisburg.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-11
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Lighthouse Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lighthouse Christian Academy is Capital Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hillside Seventh-day Adventist School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Joshua Learning Center (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
1442 Market St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 343-2821
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1301 Cumberland St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 234-7388
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 136 students
Special Education School
1414 N Cameron St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
212 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
225 North St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 136 students
Special Education School
1414 N Cameron St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 38 students
Seventh Day Adventist
424 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 8-10 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
2950 N 7th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-1200
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1301 Cumberland St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 234-7388
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 136 students
Special Education School
1414 N Cameron St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
212 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
225 North St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Episcopal
215 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 763-6903
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
1442 Market St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 343-2821
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
212 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
225 North St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Episcopal
215 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 763-6903
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bermudian Springs Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
9326.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Bermudian Springs High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
9326.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Bermudian Springs Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
9326.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Mt Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Mooreland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9326.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
W.g. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 Holly Pike
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
9327.1 miles
Gr: K-2 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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