Lighthouse Christian Academy in Dawsonville, GA serves 65 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
The school has a Christian religious affiliation and operates as a co鈥揺ducational regular elementary and secondary program.
With 10 teachers, the student鈥搕eacher ratio is 7:1, supporting small class sizes across all grade levels.
Annual tuition is $6,795, providing a private school option within the rural Dawsonville area.
The student body includes approximately 1.5% students of color, reflecting the demographic composition of the school community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,795
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lighthouse Christian Academy cost?
Lighthouse Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $6,795 for private students.
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).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lighthouse Christian Academy is War Hill Christian Academy (3.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Genesis Academy (12.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
War Hill Christian Academy
All-girls
8847 Highway 53 East
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3524
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3524
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(800) 462-2338
Gainesville, GA 30501
(800) 462-2338
11.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1399 Thompson Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-6898
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-6898
11.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5135 Mcever Road
Oakwood, GA 30566
(770) 536-6334
Oakwood, GA 30566
(770) 536-6334
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
796 Lakeview Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-4383
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-4383
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 505 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
War Hill Christian Academy
All-girls
8847 Highway 53 East
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3524
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3524
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(800) 462-2338
Gainesville, GA 30501
(800) 462-2338
11.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1399 Thompson Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-6898
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-6898
11.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5135 Mcever Road
Oakwood, GA 30566
(770) 536-6334
Oakwood, GA 30566
(770) 536-6334
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
796 Lakeview Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-4383
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-4383
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 505 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
War Hill Christian Academy
All-girls
8847 Highway 53 East
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3524
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3524
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(800) 462-2338
Gainesville, GA 30501
(800) 462-2338
11.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1399 Thompson Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-6898
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-6898
11.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5135 Mcever Road
Oakwood, GA 30566
(770) 536-6334
Oakwood, GA 30566
(770) 536-6334
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
796 Lakeview Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-4383
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-4383
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 505 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5135 Mcever Road
Oakwood, GA 30566
(770) 536-6334
Oakwood, GA 30566
(770) 536-6334
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
796 Lakeview Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-4383
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-4383
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 505 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cumming KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
124 N Corners Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-4788
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-4788
14.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Christ Place Weekday Preschool & Kind.
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3428 Atlanta Hwy
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
(678) 971-6796
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
(678) 971-6796
14.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 220 students
Elanchee Nature Academy
Montessori School
2125 Elachee Dr
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(770) 535-1976
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 535-1976
14.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 44 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13025 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
8767.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,999 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12805 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2870
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2870
8767.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14865 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
8767.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10370 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1372
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1372
8767.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13855 Providence Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2830
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2830
8768.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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