Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating Godly Leaders for Life.
Student Body
Total Students
269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Lighthouse Christian Academy/Daycare is to empower our students to impact our culture by fulfilling their God-given purpose as Christians with Godly character influencing the church and the world.
- Lighthouse Christian Academy/Daycare partners with parents to provide a positive and challenging academic experience in a truly Biblical environment administered by a well trained, loving Christian staff.
- Lighthouse Christian Academy believes the true goal of education is to know God because God is the source of all truth, wisdom, and knowledge.
- Since God is omniscient, all areas of life and learning are sacred.
- Christian worldview places all learning within the parameters of Scripture, therefore all instructional areas will be taught from a Biblically based view.
- Curriculum is specially designed and selected to challenge the student to internalize a Christian worldview.
- Lighthouse Christian Academy/Daycare is to empower our students to impact our culture by fulfilling their God-given purpose as Christians with Godly character influencing the church and the world.
- Lighthouse Christian Academy/Daycare partners with parents to provide a positive and challenging academic experience in a truly Biblical environment administered by a well trained, loving Christian staff.
- Lighthouse Christian Academy believes the true goal of education is to know God because God is the source of all truth, wisdom, and knowledge.
- Since God is omniscient, all areas of life and learning are sacred.
- Christian worldview places all learning within the parameters of Scripture, therefore all instructional areas will be taught from a Biblically based view.
- Curriculum is specially designed and selected to challenge the student to internalize a Christian worldview.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lighthouse Christian Academy often compared to?
Lighthouse Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Lighthouse Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Lighthouse Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Catholic
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Catholic
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Catholic
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Catholic
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Road SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2258
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
217 N Centre Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-6599
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
15 N. Smallwood St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Catholic
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Road SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2258
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Catholic
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: 4-11 | 25 students
All-boys (Mennonite)
20700 Wagner Cutoff Rd Se
Oldtown, MD 21555
(301) 478-5721
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 7 students
Alternative School (Mennonite)
14815 Bear Hill Rd Se
Oldtown, MD 21555
(301) 707-2130
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Road SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2258
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
15 N. Smallwood St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Catholic
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 13 students
Mennonite
20020 W Flintstone Creek Rd Ne
Flintstone, MD 21530
(301) 478-2424
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
217 N Centre Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-6599
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
15 N. Smallwood St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Catholic
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
14517 McMullen Hwy.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0791
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students
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(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
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(301) 359-0511
Westernport, MD 21562
(301) 359-0511
9266 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
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879 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
9266.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 24%)
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Rank:
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1123 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508
9266.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4240
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4240
9266.4 miles
Gr: 9-12
Alternative School
89 Baker Pl
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(304) 788-4213
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
9266.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
School Reviews
5 6/2/2023
Excellent, challenging curriculum in a very inclusive, accepting atmosphere. I feel that they direct more attention to morals and personal strength than public schools do and I love that! Very happy that we changed from public school to LCA!
5 8/19/2021
An amazing team of teachers and staff work together to create an environment where children are safe and are encouraged to learn. Students are taught the word of God as well as quality academics and provided opportunities to develop and grow.
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