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)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Light And Life Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
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 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hawthorne Academy
Special Education School
12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
0.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
Launch Pad Learning
Daycare / Preschool
4141 W El Segundo Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-2176
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-2176
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
12227 Hawthorne Way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
4783 W 130th St
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-4493
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-4493
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
11886 Acacia Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1014
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1014
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hawthorne Academy
Special Education School
12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
0.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
Je Portal Schools
Alternative School
555 Aviation Blvd
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 870-7005
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 870-7005
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 30 students
737 Hawaii St
El Segundo, CA 90245
(317) 643-7377
El Segundo, CA 90245
(317) 643-7377
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
14830 Van Ness Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6675
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6675
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beach Cities Learning Center
Special Education School
1431 15th St
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-4109
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-4109
2.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hawthorne Academy
Special Education School
12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
0.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
12227 Hawthorne Way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
4783 W 130th St
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-4493
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-4493
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
11886 Acacia Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1014
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1014
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
1902 Trudie Dr
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(213) 444-6277
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(213) 444-6277
0.9 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 48 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Launch Pad Learning
Daycare / Preschool
4141 W El Segundo Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-2176
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-2176
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
12227 Hawthorne Way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
11886 Acacia Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1014
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1014
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Del Aire Daycare And Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
4955 W 119th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-0187
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-0187
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Atherton Christian School
(Baptist)
2627 West 116th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 757-0228
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 757-0228
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students
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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