Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lighthouse Christian School
About the School
- Lighthouse Christian School in Dover, PA, offers co–ed education for grades K–12 in a rural community setting.
- Founded in 2013, the school enrolls 69 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 7 teachers.
- The school follows a Baptist orientation and is affiliated with Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and other religious associations.
- The student body includes approximately 23% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural area.
- Nearby schools in the York area provide additional private education options with varied enrollments and class sizes.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lighthouse Christian School often compared to?
Lighthouse Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Bible Baptist Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Lighthouse Christian School?
The application deadline for Lighthouse Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Lighthouse Christian School vs. Bible Baptist Christian Academy
The nearest high school to Lighthouse Christian School is Christian School Of York (4.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is York Adventist Christian School (4.5 miles away)
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Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2220 Roosevelt Ave
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-5603
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 584 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
907 Greenbriar Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-6842
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
115 N Biesecker Rd
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 792-0889
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
4190 N Susquehanna Trl
York, PA 17404
(717) 266-2544
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 16 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1540 Rodney Rd.
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-4721
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 584 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
907 Greenbriar Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-6842
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
4190 N Susquehanna Trl
York, PA 17404
(717) 266-2544
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students
Special Education School
3151 W Market St
York, PA 17404
(717) 792-2304
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: K-9 | 13 students
806 W Princess St
York, PA 17401
(717) 900-6619
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2220 Roosevelt Ave
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-5603
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 584 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
907 Greenbriar Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-6842
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
115 N Biesecker Rd
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 792-0889
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
4190 N Susquehanna Trl
York, PA 17404
(717) 266-2544
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students
Special Education School
3151 W Market St
York, PA 17404
(717) 792-2304
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2220 Roosevelt Ave
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-5603
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 584 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
907 Greenbriar Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-6842
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
115 N Biesecker Rd
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 792-0889
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
4190 N Susquehanna Trl
York, PA 17404
(717) 266-2544
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 16 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1540 Rodney Rd.
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-4721
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(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
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Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
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Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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(717) 334-3643
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-3643
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Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
9305.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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1126 Old Harrisburg Rd
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(717) 398-3178
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 398-3178
9305.6 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
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