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Faith Baptist Christian School

1501 Howard Ct. Pekin, IL 61554

Tel: (309) 347-6178

www.faithchristianofpekin.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 124 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 124 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Faith Baptist Christian School
Pre-K	26
Kind	10
1	10
2	9
3	5
4	9
5	5
6	11
7	7
8	5
9	7
10	8
11	4
12	8

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Year Founded

1976

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

124 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

12 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballGolf

SoccerVolleyball

School Notes

For over 45 years Faith Baptist Christian School has partnered with parents in the Pekin and surrounding areas to lay the foundation for a God-centered life.
We believethat education should go beyond books and classrooms.
A well-rounded education will meet the needs of students in all four life areas; spiritual, social, academic, and physical.
FBCS offers half and whole day programs for three... and four year olds.
A phonics-based reading program helps pre-schoolers begin to read.A full-day, five-day-a-week K5 program enables students to read before leaving kindergarten.Small class size encourages personal teacher attention and maximum learning at all grade levels.Junior/Senior High electives include fine arts, drama, and interscholastic sports.FBCS is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools and the Illinois Association of Christian Schools.

Faith Baptist Christian School's mission is to partner with families in educating students through a Bible-centered curriculum to foster academic excellence and spiritual growth in preparation for ongoing ministry and education.
Our vision is to produce graduates who are:
*academically prepared to be successful in college or a career.
*dedicated to daily living based on the priniciples of God's Word.
*active and serving in their local churches.
*committed to strong Christian families and Christian education.
*leaders in their communities, churches, and places of employment.

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Faith Baptist Christian School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball.

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