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#125 of 188 private schools in CO
Lighthouse Christian Academy
School · Cortez, CO
A private school in Cortez, CO serving grades Pre-K – 11th.
11502 HWY 145, Cortez, CO 81321
- 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
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Where Lighthouse Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,421/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cortez), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,737
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Street PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK | 2.3 mi | 87 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lighthouse Christian Academy is listed in Cortez, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy is a private school in Cortez, CO, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lighthouse Christian Academy
What grades does Lighthouse Christian Academy serve?
Lighthouse Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.
How many students attend Lighthouse Christian Academy?
Lighthouse Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Christian Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lighthouse Christian Academy rank in CO?
Lighthouse Christian Academy ranks #125 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Lighthouse Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lighthouse Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lighthouse Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Lighthouse Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lighthouse Christian Academy a religious school?
Lighthouse Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 11th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montezuma County
- Phone
- (970) 565-8964
- Area population (ZIP 81321)
- 14,278
- Area median age
- 42.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81321; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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