The mission of Lighthouse Christian Academy is to partner with Christian parents to provide a Biblically based and academically excellent education that develops each child's Christ-like character, intellectual ability, and physical health to the glory of God.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
283 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
3 courses
AP/Advanced Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus
AP English
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
2006-07 Annual Tuition
Kindergarten (Half Day) $2575
Kindergarten (Full Day) $3375
Grades 1-6 $3375
Grades 7-12 $3850
Admissions Director
Rachel Roberts
School Notes
- School Motto: Living for the Lord, Caring for Community, Advancing in Academics
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lighthouse Christian Academy often compared to?
Lighthouse Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Clear Creek Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Lighthouse Christian Academy's ranking?
Lighthouse Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body.
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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The nearest high school to Lighthouse Christian Academy is Covenant Christian School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clear Creek Christian School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sare Road KinderCare (2.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Harmony School
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Gibault
Alternative School
6401 S Us Highway 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
49.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 109 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harmony School
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Gibault
Alternative School
6401 S Us Highway 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
49.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 109 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harmony School
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Gibault
Alternative School
6401 S Us Highway 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
49.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 109 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harmony School
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clear Creek Christian School ![Clear Creek Christian School Photo]( "Clear Creek Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
530 W Church Lane
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 668-9650
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 668-9650
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 179 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
3603 S Sare Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-7321
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-7321
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Bloomington Montessori School
Montessori School
1835 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-2800
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-2800
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Bloomington Developmental Learning Center ![Bloomington Developmental Learning Center Photo - Center Court]( "Bloomington Developmental Learning Center Photo - Center Court")
Daycare / Preschool
1807 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-6600
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-6600
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 100 students Tuition listed
Kid Angles
Daycare / Preschool
1500 E Hillside Drive
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 333-5639
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 333-5639
3 miles
Gr: NS | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Covenant Christian School ![Covenant Christian School Photo]( "Covenant Christian School Photo")
(Pentecostal)
4000 E Moores Creek Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-8833
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-8833
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Harmony School
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Springville Christian School
(Pentecostal)
4518 State Rd 54 West
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 279-4927
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 279-4927
12.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 16 students
1813 26th St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8551
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8551
18.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
2189 Burton Ln
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 349-5950
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 349-5950
20.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Sports: 3
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clear Creek Christian School ![Clear Creek Christian School Photo]( "Clear Creek Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
530 W Church Lane
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 668-9650
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 668-9650
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 179 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Bloomington Montessori School
Montessori School
1835 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-2800
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-2800
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Covenant Christian School ![Covenant Christian School Photo]( "Covenant Christian School Photo")
(Pentecostal)
4000 E Moores Creek Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-8833
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-8833
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Harmony School
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Charles Catholic School
(Catholic)
2224 E 3rd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-5853
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-5853
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3603 S Sare Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-7321
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-7321
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Bloomington Montessori School
Montessori School
1835 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-2800
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-2800
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Bloomington Developmental Learning Center ![Bloomington Developmental Learning Center Photo - Center Court]( "Bloomington Developmental Learning Center Photo - Center Court")
Daycare / Preschool
1807 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-6600
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-6600
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 100 students Tuition listed
Kid Angles
Daycare / Preschool
1500 E Hillside Drive
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 333-5639
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 333-5639
3 miles
Gr: NS | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Penny Lane West
Daycare / Preschool
1920 S Yost Ave
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 339-8558
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 339-8558
3 miles
Gr: NS | 11 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Owen Valley Community High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
622 W Sr 46
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2266
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2266
9047.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 628 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Owen Valley Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
626 W St Hwy 46
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2249
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2249
9047.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Eastern Greene Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10503 E Sr 54
Bloomfield, IN 47424
(812) 825-5623
Bloomfield, IN 47424
(812) 825-5623
9048.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Eastern Greene Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10503 E St Rd 54
Bloomfield, IN 47424
(812) 825-5010
Bloomfield, IN 47424
(812) 825-5010
9048.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Hillside Ave
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
9048.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
School Reviews
5 1/29/2021
We love this school. We have three children attending; two in elementary and one in middle school. LCA is a great school that is strong in academics. The teachers are wonderful and very loving. Having my kids in a christ-centered environment when they are away from home is very important to me. I would absolutely recommend this school.
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