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Lighthouse Christian Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8

Manahawkin, NJ

400 Beach Ave Ste B, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 176% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Manahawkin since at least 2011

In Manahawkin, New Jersey, Lighthouse Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 91 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 176% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
91
Teachers
8.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 46 girls, 45 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of Christian elementary schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 28 Christian elementary schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    33’11–1231’13–1428’15–1638’17–1832’19–2071’21–2291’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K16
    K13
    118
    217
    312
    411
    59
    68
    72
    81

    Student body

    White97%
    Black2%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

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    Questions about Lighthouse Christian Academy

    What grades does Lighthouse Christian Academy serve?

    Lighthouse Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Lighthouse Christian Academy?

    About 91 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lighthouse Christian Academy?

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