Lighthouse Christian School vs. St. Nicholas Catholic School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Overview
Lighthouse Christian School exists to glorify God by providing quality, Christ-centered education that will nurture students to become spiritually minded, academically versed, socially balanced, and equipped to make a positive impact in their community to the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
If you are interested in finding out more about Lighthouse or touring our campus, please contact us!.
We consist of three schools in one! Students can study at the Preschool and Pre-K, Elementary, and Middle school levels.
We are conveniently located in downtown Gig Harbor, not far from the Wallochet exit on Route 16.
We have experienced, caring teachers. They teach the same curriculum as the public schools with the addition of instruction in Catholic Christianity.
Our students go on to excel at Bellarmine, Peninsula, and Gig Harbor high schools! Families appreciate St. Nicholas because "you can just feel the love here;" "I know other parents care for my son too;" "My whole family feels a sense of belonging here." We welcome families and students of all faiths. Come, take a tour!!.Call 253-858-7632
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Year Founded
1994
1995
Students Body
Total Students
502 students
192 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
26%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
18
Pre-K Students
-
43
Kindergarten Students
47
16
Grade 1 Students
49
20
Grade 2 Students
60
19
Grade 3 Students
57
15
Grade 4 Students
59
14
Grade 5 Students
60
12
Grade 6 Students
58
17
Grade 7 Students
58
12
Grade 8 Students
54
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
11 teachers
Average Class Size
20
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Formal
(uniform)
(uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,315
$6,625
Tuition Notes
Please refer to our website at lcschool.org for current rates and our variable tuition program.
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% on Financial Aid
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12%
Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
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Karen Heins
Admissions Associate
Amy Walker
Holly Harris
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
3D Printing Club, Baking Club, Ballet Club, Band, Chess Club, Choir, Coding with Kids, Minecraft Club, Worship Band
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