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Lighthouse Christian School

510 South El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024

Tel: (760) 942-8500

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Lighthouse Christian School in Encinitas, CA, offers co–ed early childhood programs with enrollment of 17 students and a student–teacher ratio of 6:1.
The school serves preschool–aged children and is affiliated with the Pentecostal orientation under Other Religious affiliation.
The school employs 3 teachers and provides summer school programming for enrolled students.
Located in a suburban community, Lighthouse Christian School is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The school represents 20% students of color within its early childhood education program.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Pentecostal

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

17 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Varies depending on child's schedule.

Admissions Director

Maxine Tellechea

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The average private school tuition in Encinitas, CA is $22,240 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).