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Lighthouse Church School

1220 20th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Lighthouse Church School in Santa Monica, CA, serves co–ed students in grades K–8 within a small city community setting.
Founded in 1983, the California K–8 private school has an enrollment of 80 students and a student–teacher ratio of 6:1.
The school has a Christian orientation with an other religious affiliation and is located in the Mid City neighborhood of Santa Monica.
Students of color make up approximately 71% of the student body, reflecting diversity in this Los Angeles area private school.
The school maintains a casual dress code and is a city–based K–8 private school option in Santa Monica with small class sizes.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$650 per month

School Notes

  • School Motto: Leading students in knowing, living, & sharing the Word of God.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Lighthouse Church School?
The application deadline for Lighthouse Church School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lighthouse Church School located?
Lighthouse Church School is located in the Mid City neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in Mid City.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Monica, CA is $30,638 for elementary schools and $22,872 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Santa Monica, CA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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