Living Word Christian Academy is an integral and inseparable ministry of Living Word Christian Center.
Our Principal, Mrs. Norma Clemons and our staff welcome you.
The Academy is a small private Christian church-school serving grades K-12, located in Westchester, California.
Our school provides a solid, high-quality education in a highly disciplined Christian environment.
We aid our students in the development of Godly character and leadership qualities while instilling the practical life skills of goal setting and achievement of time management.
We use Accelerated Christian Education curriculum, www.aceministries.com which is a mastery based curriculum.
This curriculum targets the individual student's level of proficiency in each academic area.
Our students have gone on to universities, military service as well as the local work sector.
Our students pledge to uphold the Academy's standards and are required to act in an orderly and respectful manner and maintain the Christian standards with regard to courtesy, kindness, morality and honesty.
You are encouraged to read the Academy Handbook for more information about Living Word Christian Academy.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Living Word Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Living Word Christian Academy is an integral and inseparable ministry of Living Word Christian Center. Our Principal, Mrs. Norma Clemons and our staff welcome you. The Academy is a small private Christian church-school serving grades K-12, located in Westchester, California. Our school provides a solid, high-quality education in a highly disciplined Christian environment. We aid our students in the development of Godly character and leadership qualities while instilling the practical life skills of goal setting and achievement of time management. We use Accelerated Christian Education curriculum, www.aceministries.com which is a mastery based curriculum. This curriculum targets the individual student's level of proficiency in each academic area. Our students have gone on to universities, military service as well as the local work sector. Our students pledge to uphold the Academy's standards and are required to act in an orderly and respectful manner and maintain the Christian standards with regard to courtesy, kindness, morality and honesty. You are encouraged to read the Academy Handbook for more information about Living Word Christian Academy.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Living Word Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Living Word Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Living Word Christian Academy located?
Living Word Christian Academy is located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Westchester.
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