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Lighthouse Christian Academy

2020 Bedford St
Cumberland, MD 21502
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.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Lighthouse Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Educating Godly Leaders for Life.
  • 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).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
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!
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5  
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Maryland is $16,076 for elementary schools and $20,331 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Maryland is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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