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#677 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 21% of private schools
Lighthouse Church School
Elementary School
1220 20Th Street, Lighthouse Church, Santa Monica, CA 90404
About Lighthouse Church School
Lighthouse Church School is an private elementary school in Santa Monica, CA 90404. The school serves approximately 118 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8/10, placing it in the 78.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $85,081, where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 10 public schools in Santa Monica, Lighthouse Church School rates higher overall (7.8 vs 7.0 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Lighthouse Church School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Monica, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Church School (this school) | 7.8 |
| McKinley Elementary | 7.4 |
| Lincoln Middle | 8.5 |
| Franklin Elementary | 7.1 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 6.6 |
| Edison Elementary | 8.8 |
| John Adams Middle | 7.4 |
| Grant Elementary | 7.2 |
| Will Rogers Elementary | 4.7 |
| Canyon Charter Elementary | 5.6 |
| Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) | 6.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
1220 20Th Street, Lighthouse Church, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.0 mi | 7.8 |
| PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.1 mi | 7.8 |
| McKinley Elementary Santa Monica | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Santa Monica | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Westside Waldorf School Santa Monica | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Lincoln Middle Santa Monica | 0.4 mi | 8.5 |
| St. Anne Elementary Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| ST ANNES SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| PS1 Pluralistic School Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| PS1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Franklin Elementary Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 7.1 |
| St. Matthew's Parish School Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Lighthouse Christian Academy Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| DRAGON ROCC ACADEMY Santa Monica | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| ST MONICA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| ST MONICA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Santa Monica | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90404 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,081
Median Home Value
$1,159,500
Median Rent
$2,095/mo
Population
22,881
College Educated
58.6%
Homeownership
22%
Avg Commute
21.7 min
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Median Age
41.2
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| Anaheim Elementary Online Academy Anaheim, CA | 7.8 |
| Ann Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 7.8 |
| Etna Elementary Etna, CA | 7.8 |
| G.H.S. Academy El Dorado Hills, CA | 7.8 |
| GHS ACADEMY- GOLDEN HILLS SCHOOL El Dorado Hills, CA | 7.8 |
| Holy Trinity School El Dorado Hills, CA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lighthouse Church School
What grades does Lighthouse Church School serve?
Lighthouse Church School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lighthouse Church School?
Lighthouse Church School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Church School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Church School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lighthouse Church School rank in CA?
Lighthouse Church School is ranked #677 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Lighthouse Church School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lighthouse Church School has a composite rating of 7.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Lighthouse Church School a private school?
Yes, Lighthouse Church School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (310) 829-1741
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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