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#16 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 25% of private schools
Lighthouse Christian School
Elementary School · Dagsboro, DE
A private elementary school in Dagsboro, DE serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
28157 LIGHTHOUSE XING, Dagsboro, DE 19939
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DE.
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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 DE
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
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Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,613/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dagsboro), 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
$86,583
Median home value
$365,100
Median rent
$1,375/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
92.1%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19939; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton (john M.) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| East Millsboro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 875 | 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 School is listed in Dagsboro, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School is a private elementary school in Dagsboro, DE, serving approximately 138 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lighthouse Christian School
What grades does Lighthouse Christian School serve?
Lighthouse Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lighthouse Christian School?
Lighthouse Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Christian School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lighthouse Christian School rank in DE?
Lighthouse Christian School ranks #16 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is Lighthouse Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lighthouse Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 School a private school?
Yes, Lighthouse Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Church of God 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 School a religious school?
Lighthouse Christian School has a Church of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 138
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Church of God
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Phone
- (302) 732-3309
- Area population (ZIP 19939)
- 7,833
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 55.5
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 19939; 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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