Very Good
#116 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 20% of private schools
Lighthouse Christian School
Elementary School · Madison, WI
A private elementary school in Madison, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5202 REGENT ST, Madison, WI 53705
- Math 18% vs WI 50% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs WI 49% (2025)
- 14.3:1 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 WI.
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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 WI
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lighthouse Christian School 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,124/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,315
Median home value
$446,500
Median rent
$1,322/mo
College educated
75.3%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53705; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Van Hise ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Crestwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Midvale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–2 | 1.3 mi | 372 | 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 Madison, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School is a private elementary school in Madison, WI, serving approximately 200 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
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 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Christian School is 14.3:1. 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 WI?
Lighthouse Christian School ranks #116 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Lighthouse Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lighthouse Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lighthouse Christian School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lighthouse Christian School has 18% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Lighthouse Christian School a private school?
Yes, Lighthouse Christian School 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 School a religious school?
Lighthouse Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dane County
- Phone
- (608) 441-9408
- Area population (ZIP 53705)
- 25,045
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 53705; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22
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