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Lighthouse Baptist Academy

Baptist school · Grades 3–9

Missoula, MT

5425 Gharrett Ave, Missoula, MT 59803

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Missoula
  • Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Montana
  • Serving families in Missoula since at least 2011

Lighthouse Baptist Academy is a Baptist private school in Missoula, Montana, for students from 3rd grade through 9th grade. It has about 4 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Montana. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 144 days a year. Montana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 3–9
Students
4
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 1 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7 hours
School year
144 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Montana (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Christian schools in Montana.
    • Compared with 17 Christian schools in Montana.

    Students by survey year

    13’11–129’13–1411’15–1619’17–1810’19–203’21–224’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    31
    51
    71
    91

    Student body

    White100%

    Help paying tuition in Montana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lighthouse Baptist Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Montana's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • 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?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Lighthouse Baptist Academy

    What grades does Lighthouse Baptist Academy serve?

    Lighthouse Baptist Academy serves grades 3–9.

    How many students attend Lighthouse Baptist Academy?

    About 4 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lighthouse Baptist Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Montana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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