Lighthouse Christian School in Encinitas, CA, offers co鈥揺d early childhood programs with enrollment of 17 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1.
The school serves preschool鈥揳ged children and is affiliated with the Pentecostal orientation under Other Religious affiliation.
The school employs 3 teachers and provides summer school programming for enrolled students.
Located in a suburban community, Lighthouse Christian School is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The school represents 20% students of color within its early childhood education program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Varies depending on child's schedule.
Admissions Director
Maxine Tellechea
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lighthouse Christian School?
The application deadline for Lighthouse Christian School 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 School is The Grauer School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bethlehem Community Early Chil (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1500 El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-6777
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-6777
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethlehem Community Early Chil
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
925 Balour Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-2471
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-2471
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Encinitas
Montessori School
141 S El Camino Real Ste E
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-5433
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-5433
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
520 Balour Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 437-1438
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 437-1438
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. John Catholic School
(Catholic)
1003 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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