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Lighthouse Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8

Gig Harbor, WA

3008 36th St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Overall grade: A-

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

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

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 57% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Gig Harbor since at least 2011

In Gig Harbor, Washington, Lighthouse Christian School is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 508 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 57% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 168 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
508
Teachers
36.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14
Boys and girls
Coed · 274 girls, 234 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
168 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 96% of Christian elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 82 Christian elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    323’11–12341’13–14377’15–16362’17–18410’19–20520’21–22508’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K49
    149
    260
    356
    460
    560
    661
    759
    854

    Student body

    Two or more races56%
    White30%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Asian2%
    Black1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

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    Questions about Lighthouse Christian School

    What grades does Lighthouse Christian School serve?

    Lighthouse Christian School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Lighthouse Christian School?

    About 508 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lighthouse Christian School?

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