Bay Area Christian School provide quality Christian education impacting lives for now and eternity.
The curriculum contains the traditional scope and sequence for grades K-12. Bob Jones, ACSI Purposeful Design, A Beka, and others are used as needed. BACS teaches to and beyond state standards but does not embrace Common Core.
Christian values are encouraged through daily Bible class for all students, weekly chapel, scripture memory verses, Christ-centered curriculum, Christian teachers as role models, and outstanding Christian leaders as guest speakers.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 23
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bay Area Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
895 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
![Bay Area Christian School Student By Grade Bay Area Christian School Student By Grade](http://images1.privateschoolreview.com/charts/27000/26549/bay-area-christian-school-chart-bf4Vpka.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP Physics C, APStats
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Land's End Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 23
Tuition Notes
K-6th Annual $8,625
7th-12th Annual $9,850
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Denys Watson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Bay Area Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Bay Area Christian School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does Bay Area Christian School offer?
Bay Area Christian School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Winter Track and Wrestling. Bay Area Christian School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Texas for most sports offered.
What is Bay Area Christian School's ranking?
Bay Area Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Bay Area Christian School?
The application deadline for Bay Area Christian School is Jan. 23.
School Reviews
5 7/24/2015
This will be my boyst third year at Bay Area Christian scohool. We all love this school. The staff and teachers are tremendous. The curriculum is just outstanding and best of all is they are in a christian enviroment.
5 7/24/2015
Both our kids attended BACS for 12 years and got a tremendous education while learning Christian principles and values. We highly recommend it!
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