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Lakewood Christian Schools

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8

Long Beach, CA

5336 E Arbor Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Long Beach
  • Serving families in Long Beach since at least 2011

In Long Beach, California, Lakewood Christian Schools is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 369 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 179 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
369
Teachers
24.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 240 girls, 129 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
179 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 89% of Christian elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 302 Christian elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    374’11–12359’13–14374’15–16298’17–18307’19–20308’21–22369’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K100
    K48
    TK15
    150
    250
    334
    436
    541
    640
    728
    827

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino28%
    White27%
    Black18%
    Asian17%
    Two or more races6%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Lakewood Christian Schools

    What grades does Lakewood Christian Schools serve?

    Lakewood Christian Schools serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Lakewood Christian Schools?

    About 369 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lakewood Christian Schools?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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