Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Light And Life Christian School
About the School
- Light And Life Christian School in Hawthorne, CA serves 101 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a co–educational, faith–based setting affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 supported by 6 teachers, offering a regular elementary and secondary program on the urban of Hawthorne.
- Founded with a religious affiliation to the Association of Christian Schools International, the school holds a diverse student body with 99% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of California private schools for diversity.
- Light And Life Christian School is part of a cluster of Hawthorne private schools providing K–12 education, with nearby options including Hawthorne Academy and Trinity Lutheran School.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Light And Life Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Light And Life Christian School?
The application deadline for Light And Life Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Light And Life Christian School is Hawthorne Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Launch Pad Learning (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
4141 W El Segundo Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-2176
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Islamic
12227 Hawthorne Way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
4783 W 130th St
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-4493
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
11886 Acacia Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1014
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-10 | 30 students
Alternative School
555 Aviation Blvd
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 870-7005
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
737 Hawaii St
El Segundo, CA 90245
(317) 643-7377
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
14830 Van Ness Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6675
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
1431 15th St
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-4109
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Islamic
12227 Hawthorne Way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
4783 W 130th St
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-4493
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
11886 Acacia Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1014
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 48 students
1902 Trudie Dr
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(213) 444-6277
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
4141 W El Segundo Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-2176
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Islamic
12227 Hawthorne Way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
11886 Acacia Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1014
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
4955 W 119th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-0187
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students
Baptist
2627 West 116th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 757-0228
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4366 West 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4339 West 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3422
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3422
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4467 West Broadway
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12044 South Eucalyptus Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-3369
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-3369
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 709 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4859 West El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-4400
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-4400
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,675 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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