First Baptist School

48 Meeting St, Charleston, SC, 29401-0294
Tel: (843)722-6646
Grades: PK - 12 | 488 students
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First Baptist Church School's mission is academic excellence with a Christian perspective. The purpose of First Baptist Church School is to provide a premier Christian education, preparing students for academic sucess with a strong spiritual foundation. Our school is fully accredited and has a long tradition of helping students achieve their highest potential. Academic excellence is our standard, but not the only standard for our student. Rather than a secular perspective, our school offers a clearly Christian world view. We encourage the discovery of Biblical truths so that students can learn about God's purpose for their lives.

School Overview:
First Baptist School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Student Body
Total Students 488 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 8% (SC School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

School Notes:

  • First Baptist Church School's mission is academic excellence with a Christian perspective. The purpose of First Baptist Church School is to provide a premier Christian education, preparing students for academic sucess with a strong spiritual foundation. Our school is fully accredited and has a long tradition of helping students achieve their highest potential. Academic excellence is our standard, but not the only standard for our student. Rather than a secular perspective, our school offers a clearly Christian world view. We encourage the discovery of Biblical truths so that students can learn about God's purpose for their lives.

Nearby Schools:

First Baptist School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Charleston Day School
Gr. 2-9 | 0.4 mi. away
The Charleston Catholic School
Gr. K-9 | 1 mi. away
Mason Preparatory School
Gr. 2-9 | 1.1 mi. away
Ashley Hall School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 1.3 mi. away
Porter-gaud School
Gr. 1-12 | 1.9 mi. away

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