Empowered Church International/ Learning Academy is a nonsectarian California K–6 private school located in the suburban community of Palmdale.
The school enrolls 25 students across kindergarten through sixth grade, supported by two teachers for a 13:1 student–teacher ratio.
Student diversity is represented by 88 percent students of color within the classroom population.
As a small private elementary school in Los Angeles County, the academy serves families seeking early childhood education in a suburban setting.
The school's program type is regular elementary and secondary education, focusing on fundamental K–6 grade levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Empowered Church International/ Learning Academy?
The application deadline for Empowered Church International/ Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Empowered Church International/ Learning Academy is Seton School, Inc. (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lancaster East KinderCare (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lancaster East KinderCare ![Lancaster East KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Lancaster East KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
44400 Foxton Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-1767
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-1767
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Seton School, Inc.
(Catholic)
44751 Date Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-8881
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-8881
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 635 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
625 W Kettering St
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-3613
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-3613
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 240 students
45002 Fern Ave
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-6552
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-6552
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Seton School, Inc.
(Catholic)
44751 Date Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-8881
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-8881
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 635 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
44662 15th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,328 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Calvary Chapel Christian School
(Christian)
1661 W Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0404
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0404
2.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 27 students
Shekineh Christian
Alternative School (Christian)
42640 Tenth St. West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-8378
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-8378
2.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students
Desert Christian School
(Christian)
2340 W Ave J8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 723-7441
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 723-7441
3.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Seton School, Inc.
(Catholic)
44751 Date Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-8881
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-8881
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 635 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
625 W Kettering St
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-3613
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-3613
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 240 students
45002 Fern Ave
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-6552
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-6552
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
44662 15th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,328 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lancaster East KinderCare ![Lancaster East KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Lancaster East KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
44400 Foxton Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-1767
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-1767
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Lancaster-montessori Pre School Inc.
Montessori School
933 W Newgrove St
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 723-0026
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 723-0026
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
44662 15th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,328 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Desert Montessori
Montessori School
1030 W Avenue L8
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 262-6066
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 262-6066
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
361 East Pondera
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 766 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44924 North Fifth St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20%)
1331 East Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6678
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6678
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 East Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44021 15th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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