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#363 of 433 private schools in GA

Lighthouse Christian Academy

School

329 HARMONY CHURCH RD, Dawsonville, GA 30534

Private

Enrollment

67

Student-Teacher

6.7:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Georgia private schools

#363 of 433

In Dawsonville

#1 of 2

public schools

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Lighthouse Christian Academy

5.1/10

School in Dawsonville · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.5/10

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About Lighthouse Christian Academy

Lighthouse Christian Academy is a private school in Dawsonville, GA. Lighthouse Christian Academy serves approximately 67 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Lighthouse Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #363 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it compares1.2 pts below GA schools
  • This school 5.1 · Average
  • GA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 67 students, Lighthouse Christian Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 6.7:1 students to teachers, Lighthouse Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Lighthouse Christian Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Lighthouse Christian Academy compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Dawsonville, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
This School
vs
14.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
67
This School
vs
606
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.1
This School
vs
7.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 98.5% vs 0%
Black 1.5% vs 0%
Lighthouse Christian Academy Dawsonville Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Lighthouse Christian Academy (this school) 5.1
Kilough Elementary School 7.5
Black's Mill Elementary School 6.9
Blackburn Elementary School 7.6
Dawson County High School 5.8
Robinson Elementary School 7.7
Dawson County Middle School 6.2
Dawson County Junior High 5.5
Riverview Elementary School 8.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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 GA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.6 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 2.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 3%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Enrollment 67
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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 GA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 98.5%
Black 1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

329 HARMONY CHURCH RD, Dawsonville, GA 30534

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lighthouse Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. CHRYSALIS EXPERIENTIAL ACADEMY INC. DBA PROMISE PR (rated 8.1/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Cumming), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WAR HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 4.5/10, 3.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Dawsonville, see our Dawsonville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 8.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Kilough Elementary School Dawsonville 1.2 mi 7.5
WAR HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Dawsonville 3.4 mi 4.5
CHRYSALIS EXPERIENTIAL ACADEMY INC. DBA PROMISE PR Cumming 4.5 mi 8.1
Black's Mill Elementary School Dawsonville 4.1 mi 6.9
Blackburn Elementary School Dawsonville 4.9 mi 7.6
Dawson County High School Dawsonville 5.1 mi 5.8
Chestatee Elementary Gainesville 6.2 mi 6.4
Robinson Elementary School Dawsonville 5.4 mi 7.7
Dawson County Middle School Dawsonville 5.8 mi 6.2
Dawson County Junior High Dawsonville 5.8 mi 5.5
Silver City Elementary School Cumming 6.1 mi 7.3
Riverview Elementary School Dawsonville 6.0 mi 8.6
East Forsyth High School Gainesville 8.4 mi 5.0
Chestatee Middle School Gainesville 7.5 mi 5.4
Lanier Elementary School Gainesville 7.6 mi 6.0
Sardis Elementary School Gainesville 7.7 mi 6.9
Chestatee High School Gainesville 7.7 mi 5.0
Little Mill Middle School Cumming 9.3 mi 5.0
North Forsyth Middle School Cumming 8.7 mi 5.8
North Forsyth High School Cumming 8.8 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30534 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$88,953

Median Home Value

$336,600

Median Rent

$1,426/mo

Population

33,191

College Educated

33.5%

Homeownership

78.3%

Avg Commute

31.5 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

40.2

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Devereux Ackerman Academy Kennesaw, GA 5.3
THE WINNING ACADEMY Warner Robins, GA 5.3
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THE SHEPHERDS ACADEMY Snellville, GA 4.8

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 12th.

How many students attend Lighthouse Christian Academy?

Lighthouse Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Christian Academy is 6.7:1. 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 GA?

Lighthouse Christian Academy ranks #363 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Lighthouse Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Lighthouse Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Christian, no specific denomination 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 Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
16 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
5 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
67
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Dawson County

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