First Baptist Academy
First Baptist Academy is a ministry of First Baptist Church Naples. As a ministry of FBCN, we are blessed to share the 94-acre campus God has provided in Naples, Florida and are also privileged to be a part of the church's mission of "making Christ known, in Southwest Florida and beyond." First Baptist Academy is a Kingdom Education school.
As such, we are dedicated to the "life-long Bible-based, Christ-centered process of leading a child to Christ, building a child up in Christ and equipping a child to serve Christ." Our Mission is to Develop students with Christian character and a Biblical worldview, equipping them for life, learning and leadership.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 902 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
First Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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ACT Score
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
902 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 45%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus, AP Computer Science, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Studio Art- Drawing, AP US Government, AP US History, AP World History
Average SAT score
1160
Average ACT score
28
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(approved uniform required)
(approved uniform required)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition information can be accessed on our school\'s website.
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,982
Admissions Director
Nate Foster
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Choir, Community Service, Cricket Club, Debate Club, FCA, Garden Club, Mathathletes, Student Council, Thespian Society
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Drama, Steel Drums, Strings, Worship Team
Chess Club, Choir, Community Service, Cricket Club, Debate Club, FCA, Garden Club, Mathathletes, Student Council, Thespian Society
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Drama, Steel Drums, Strings, Worship Team
School Notes
- First Baptist Academy is a ministry of First Baptist Church Naples. As a ministry of FBCN, we are blessed to share the 94-acre campus God has provided in Naples, Florida and are also privileged to be a part of the church's mission of "making Christ known, in Southwest Florida and beyond." First Baptist Academy is also a Kingdom Education school. As such, we are dedicated to the "life-long Bible-based, Christ-centered process of leading a child to Christ, building a child up in Christ and equipping a child to serve Christ." Our Mission is to Develop students with Christian character and a biblical worldview, equipping them for life, learning and leadership.
Source: Verified school update
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