Ridgeview Classical Schools Competitors

At Lighthouse Community Public Schools (LCPS), we believe an exceptional education brings out each child’s unique light and potential. Founded in 2002, LCPS operates two high-achieving K-12 public charter schools — Lighthouse and Lodestar — serving nearly 1,300 students in East Oakland. With a vision of transforming our community through creating a family of exceptional schools serving youth and families in Oakland, our mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice and rooted in the EL Education model, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes where each child is at the center of their own learning. LCPS will continue to increase its impact as we grow to a third site, ultimately serving 2500 Oakland students and their families. LCPS exists to counter persistent educational inequity that threatens our collective future; a beacon for public education where each graduate fulfills the promise of a better, brighter Oakland.

We are an award-winning public charter school free and accessible to all students looking for an exceptional education in a classical setting. While we are known to excel at academics – we consistently rank in the top schools in the state each year – you might be surprised to learn our extracurriculars are fast coming into their own level of excellence. Our success can be credited in part to our unique yet time-honored approach to teaching thought and discipline of both the mind and heart. This practice not only ensures that all students are seen and heard but has proven to produce compassionate, articulate graduates poised to contribute as global citizens. Know yourself. As a Nova Classical student, you are empowered to be intellectually curious. You get the opportunity to explore who you are and what you want to be. A focus on character values in daily interactions instills the habit of engaging with others in a thoughtful, kind-hearted manner. As you grow in knowledge and are encouraged to exercise self-expression and self-discipline, confidence becomes second nature. You learn to know your strengths and abilities and will grow into your own person, prepared and self-assured. Know the world. You will be educated in the time-honored classical traditions and exposed to concepts and philosophies from around the globe. You will learn not only facts but how to gain knowledge. You will analyze, evaluate, and critique information and begin to develop independent thought. And lastly but most importantly, once you have obtained this knowledge, you will develop the skills of argument and persuasion, and become accomplished in the art of communication. You will be ready to engage with the world. We invite you to join our inclusive community of learners.

Liberty Common School is among the nation's top-performing schools. The school's high-school SAT composite score is the highest in the entire state of Colorado. Liberty Common School is a public charter school, the academic foundation of which is the Core Knowledge Sequence. Character education figures prominently in the instructional approach of the school which serves kindergarten through 12th-grade students. Opened in 1997, Liberty Common School was one of Colorado's first charter schools and the first to deploy the Core Knowledge curriculum in the state. Liberty's consistently high standardized-test performance is a function of 100% Core Knowledge Curriculum, enhanced science curriculum, an emphasis on fairness in education and parental involvement, and a relaxed-uniform dress code. Built around the Core curriculum are additions in science from Project 2061, Singapore Math, Riggs Writing Road to Reading, Open Court reading program with strong phonics & literacy Liberty's Board of Directors is comprised of 7 elected parents who oversee and establish educational and operational policies of the school. The Board meets twice a month to scrutinize school operations and receive reports from the school's professional staff. All meetings are open to the public. Liberty is one of the nation's top-performing public, charter schools.