First Baptist Academy
Tel:
(618) 726-6040
- First Baptist Academy provides a Biblically-based, student-focused, academically-challenging, and culturally-relevant educational environment.
- Designed to develop the entire child to his/her God-ordained potential, First Baptist Academy teaches to the four developmental domains-providing spiritual truth, intellectual stimulation, social activities consistent with Christian values, and physical exercise in a loving and disciplined environment.
- First Baptist Academy`s staff commits to educating the whole child with excellence, by focusing on individual needs while laying a strong moral and spiritual foundation.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 265 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,825
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
First Baptist Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 265 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 6% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 30% |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,825 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition cost is inclusive of all fees |
| Admissions Director | Pat Ray |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field, Volleyball |
School Notes
- Believing that God`s Word is the basis for all truth, we strive to integrate Biblical principals with academic knowledge. First Baptist Academy`s staff recognizes parents as the primary educators of their children and encourages close partnerships between parents and school personnel in every phase of the student`s development. Parents and teachers work in concert to guide the child in developing his/her abilities.
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School Reviews
| 5 We have found a home at First Baptist Academy in O'fallon! We were looking for strong integration of Biblical truth throughout the curriculum and a caring faculty. This Christian school is filled with teachers and staff member that love the Lord, and lead by example. They are willing to go above and beyond for their students, to ensure they succeed. My daughter goes to school excited and feels loved by everyone there. Less than a year, I have seen her grow academically, spiritually, and emotionally. I recommend this school for so many reasons and I am grateful that God led me to FBA. - Posted by Parent - Traci |
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