Lighthouse Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 5–7
Charleston, TN
8593 Hiwassee St NW, Charleston, TN 37310
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 98% of Christian schools in Tennessee
In Charleston, Tennessee, Lighthouse Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from 5th grade through 7th grade. About 4 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Christian elementary schools in Tennessee. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–7
- Students
- 4
- Teachers
- 2 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 2 girls, 2 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 98% of Christian elementary schools in Tennessee (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Christian elementary schools in Tennessee.
- Compared with 64 Christian elementary schools in Tennessee.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Tennessee
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lighthouse Christian Academy whether it takes part.
- Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) · Education savings account
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?
Questions about Lighthouse Christian Academy
What grades does Lighthouse Christian Academy serve?
Lighthouse Christian Academy serves grades 5–7.
How many students attend Lighthouse Christian Academy?
About 4 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lighthouse Christian Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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