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#687 of 873 private schools in PA

Lighthouse Christian Academy

School · Lyon Station, PA

A private school in Lyon Station, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

5 PENN ST, Lyon Station, PA 19536

  • 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Enrollment47
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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 PA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,750

Median home value

$170,200

Median rent

$1,071/mo

College educated

15.3%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gateway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–123.6 mi27Compare →
Fleetwood Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4K–94.2 mi61Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Lighthouse Christian Academy is listed in Lyon Station, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lighthouse Christian Academy

Lighthouse Christian Academy is a private school in Lyon Station, PA, serving approximately 47 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lighthouse Christian Academy

What grades does Lighthouse Christian Academy serve?

Lighthouse Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Lighthouse Christian Academy?

Lighthouse Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Christian Academy is 7.8:1. 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 PA?

Lighthouse Christian Academy ranks #687 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Lighthouse Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Lighthouse Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Other Religious 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 Other Religious religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
47
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Berks County
Area population (ZIP 19536)
490
Area median age
47.8
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 19536; 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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