Lighthouse Preparatory Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Jefferson City, MO
216 El Mercado Plz, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- BCollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of 5 Christian schools in Jefferson City
In Jefferson City, Missouri, Lighthouse Preparatory Academy is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 140 students attend, with roughly 19 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2015–16. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 140
- Teachers
- 7.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 18.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 78 girls, 62 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 32% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Larger than 67% of Christian schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 69 Christian schools in Missouri.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lighthouse Preparatory Academy whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit scholarship
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 Preparatory Academy
What grades does Lighthouse Preparatory Academy serve?
Lighthouse Preparatory Academy serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Lighthouse Preparatory Academy?
About 140 students, with 19 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lighthouse Preparatory Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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