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#173 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 38% of private schools

Lighthouse Baptist Academy

School · Winchester, VA

A private school in Winchester, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

2581 NORTHWESTERN PIKE, Winchester, VA 22603

  • 10.8:1 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 VA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Diversity Index69%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Enrollment97
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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 VA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Lighthouse Baptist 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,574/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winchester), 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

$79,260

Median home value

$332,000

Median rent

$1,695/mo

College educated

27.3%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White39.2%
Black30.9%
Asian23.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Two or More3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Independent School of Winchester IncPrivate · tuition7.9K–120.6 mi52Compare →
Grafton Integrated Health Network - WinchesterPrivate · tuition7.42–123.0 mi71Compare →
Grafton-ruth Birch CampusPrivate · tuition7.32–123.0 mi71Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lighthouse Baptist Academy is listed in Winchester, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lighthouse Baptist Academy

Lighthouse Baptist Academy is a private school in Winchester, VA, serving approximately 97 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lighthouse Baptist Academy

What grades does Lighthouse Baptist Academy serve?

Lighthouse Baptist Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Lighthouse Baptist Academy?

Lighthouse Baptist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Baptist Academy is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lighthouse Baptist Academy rank in VA?

Lighthouse Baptist Academy ranks #173 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Lighthouse Baptist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Lighthouse Baptist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lighthouse Baptist Academy a private school?

Yes, Lighthouse Baptist 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 Baptist Academy a religious school?

Lighthouse Baptist Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
97
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Frederick County
Area population (ZIP 22603)
17,748
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
46.8
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 22603; 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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