City Baptist Schools (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 253 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	City Baptist Schools
Kind	12
1	6
2	4
3	13
4	18
5	36
6	18
7	16
8	38
9	28
10	24
11	22
12	18

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Student Body

Total Students

253 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,000

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

City Baptist Schools are part of the school system that is incorporated under the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana.
The school board is comprised of the Board of Deacons of the church and is elected by the church membership.
Dr. Jack Schaap is the Superintendent of Schools.
Dr. Dave Douglass serves as the principal of City Baptist Schools.
The purpose for City Baptist Schools is to teach young people to live lives that are pleasing to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Whether through academic endeavors, athletics, social life, or working a "secular" job; our students are taught that everything is to be done as unto Christ.
Our rules are made to guide the students to discipline themselves and to help them know and do what would please the Saviour.
Our academics are designed to equip the student to pursue whatever endeavors God may have in mind for them.
Our athletics and social events are to help our students to learn to interrelate with each other in such a way that even in "having fun," Jesus can be pleased and glorified.
The City Baptist Schools are part of the First Baptist Church of Hammond and operate under the same doctrinal umbrella.
The fundamental doctrines of the historical Baptist faith are held and taught without apology.

City Baptist Schools are part of the school system that is incorporated under the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana. The school board is comprised of the Board of Deacons of the church and is elected by the church membership. Dr. Jack Schaap is the Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Dave Douglass serves as the principal of City Baptist Schools. The purpose for City Baptist Schools is to teach young people to live lives that are pleasing to the Lord Jesus Christ. Whether through academic endeavors, athletics, social life, or working a "secular" job; our students are taught that everything is to be done as unto Christ. Our rules are made to guide the students to discipline themselves and to help them know and do what would please the Saviour. Our academics are designed to equip the student to pursue whatever endeavors God may have in mind for them. Our athletics and social events are to help our students to learn to interrelate with each other in such a way that even in "having fun," Jesus can be pleased and glorified. The City Baptist Schools are part of the First Baptist Church of Hammond and operate under the same doctrinal umbrella. The fundamental doctrines of the historical Baptist faith are held and taught without apology.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Jack Hyles, Pastor of First Baptist Church, influential in creating City Baptist School. -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does City Baptist Schools cost?

City Baptist Schools's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from City Baptist Schools?

City Baptist Schools famous alumni include: Dr. Jack Hyles, Pastor of First Baptist Church, influential in creating City Baptist School..

When is the application deadline for City Baptist Schools?

The application deadline for City Baptist Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 12/28/2020

Good academics, great teaching, free breakfast and lunch; and wonderful God-honoring chapel.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Joseph brown

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