Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy in Lafayette, IN serves 28 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a co–educational, Baptist–affiliated program.
Founded in 1999, the school offers an Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum with a formal dress code in a suburban community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average class size of 9, supported by a faculty of 5 teachers.
Annual tuition is $1,800, ranking the school among the most affordable private schools in Indiana.
Approximately 17% of the student body identify as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,800
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: Jul. 31
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy cost?
Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $1,800 for private students.
What schools are Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy often compared to?
Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Faith Christian School, Lafayette Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy is Jul. 31.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy is Central Catholic Junior Senior High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Brady KinderCare (1.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Catholic Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
2410 S 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2496
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2496
2.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 430 students
Brothers Drive KinderCare ![Brothers Drive KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Brothers Drive KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
2233 Brothers Dr
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-3663
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-3663
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
(Catholic)
1200 South St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6302
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6302
4.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 141 students
Follow The Child Montessori School
Montessori School
214 Farabee Dr N Ste A
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-7177
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-7177
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Catholic Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
2410 S 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2496
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2496
2.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 430 students
T C Harris School At Idtc Laf
Special Education School
3700 Rome Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
(764) 488-4220
Lafayette, IN 47905
(764) 488-4220
4.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students
5526 State Road 26 East
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-2727
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-2727
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 683 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Hope School C/o John Hess
(Brethren)
7290 S. 500 W.
Rossville, IN 46065
(765) 379-2518
Rossville, IN 46065
(765) 379-2518
13.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 22 students
1234 Rossville Ave
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 656-9327
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 656-9327
18.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 46 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Catholic Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
2410 S 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2496
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2496
2.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 430 students
St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
(Catholic)
1200 South St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6302
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6302
4.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 141 students
525 N 26th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
813 North St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-7913
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-7913
4.6 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 114 students
St. James Lutheran Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
615 N 8th St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6464
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6464
4.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brothers Drive KinderCare ![Brothers Drive KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Brothers Drive KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
2233 Brothers Dr
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-3663
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-3663
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students Acceptance rate listed
Follow The Child Montessori School
Montessori School
214 Farabee Dr N Ste A
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-7177
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-7177
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
525 N 26th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
2552 Soldiers Home Rd.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-1133
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-1133
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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5/
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Attica, IN 47918
(765) 762-7000
Attica, IN 47918
(765) 762-7000
9119.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
780 E Us Hwy 136
Veedersburg, IN 47987
(765) 294-2216
Veedersburg, IN 47987
(765) 294-2216
9119.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3756 E Sr 26
Pine Village, IN 47975
(765) 385-2651
Pine Village, IN 47975
(765) 385-2651
9119.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2758 S 400 E
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-3000
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-3000
9119.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4241 E 300 S
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(765) 884-1600
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-1600
9120.1 miles
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