First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 310 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,500
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy
Nursery	60
Pre-K	33
Kind	36
1	32
2	28
3	20
4	23
5	22
6	22
7	17
8	17

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Year Founded

1962

Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

310 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki and Navy pants/skirts and White, Gold, Grey or Navy polo style shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,500

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Tuition Notes

First Baptist Christian Academy also offers extended care from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 3:15 pm to 5:30 pm for added convenience.

Admissions Director

David Holtzhouse

Admissions Associate

Sheri Edmond

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballSoccer

Volleyball

School Notes

We believe in Christian education of the "total" child through the use of Biblical guidance and academic/developmentally appropriate activities.
Children are taught the love of God through our actions toward each other.
Bible stories, prayer time, and songs about Jesus are woven into daily classroom activities. Students build on concept formation through learning, problem-solving, logical thinking, and imagination.
A Biblical approach to character development is utilized, focusing on self-awareness, cooperative behavior, responsibility, and self-confidence.

Infants-Twos:
In house curriculum with Biblical themes such as: Creation, I am Special, Being a Helper, Jesus is the Reason, Animals, Jesus is AliveCenter time every day to develop fine and gross motor skills as well as social interaction.Memory verses and songs are taught with each theme.Hands on art projection and learning of letters and numbers.
Threes:
Bible- ABeka- Memory verses and Bible stories that are integrated into the whole curriculum.
Phonics- ABeka- Letter recognition and exposure to sounds of the letters. Themes are taught with the Bible lesson and the letter of the week.
Center time every day to develop fine and gross motor skills as well as social interaction.
Numbers- ABeka along with manipulatives and creative ideas from the teachers
Fours:
Bible- ABeka- Memory verses and Bible stories that are integrated into the whole curriculum.
Phonics- ABeka- Letter recognition and exposure to sounds of the letters. Themes are taught with the Bible lesson and the letter of the week.
Center time every day to develop fine and gross motor skills as well as social interaction.
Math- McGraw- Hill My Math with manipulatives, hands on activities and technology
Science- Hands on experiments and projects
Bonus activities- Recess, Creative Arts, Library, Technology
Kindergarten:
Bible- ABeka- Memory verses and Bible stories that are integrated into the whole curriculum.
Language Arts- Imagine It curriculum- Phonics and basic reading skills (Big Books as well as take home booklets)
Math- McGraw-Hill My Math with manipulatives, hands on activities, & technology
Science/History- ABeka along with hands on activities and projects
Specials- P.E., Music, Art, Computer, Library
First Grade:
Bible- ABeka- Memory verses and Bible stories that are integrated into the whole curriculum.
Language Arts- Imagine It curriculum (McGraw-Hill Publication)- Phonics and basic reading skills (Big Books, as well as take home booklets)
Math- McGraw-Hill My Math with manipulatives, hands on activities, & technology
Science/History- ABeka along with hands on activities and projects
Specials- P.E., Music, Art, Computer, LibraryEnrichment-Spanish
Second Grade:
Bible- ABeka- Memory verses and Bible stories that are integrated into the whole curriculum.
Language Arts- Imagine Itcurriculum (McGraw-Hill Publication)- fiction, non-fiction, short stories, poems, and cross-curricular reading
Math- McGraw-Hill My Math with manipulatives, hands on activities, & technology
Science/History- ABeka along with hands on activities and projects
Specials- P.E., Music, Art, Computer, LibraryEnrichment-Spanish
Third Grade:
Bible- ABeka- Memory verses and Bible stories that are integrated into the whole curriculum.
Language Arts- Imagine Itcurriculum (McGraw-Hill Publication)- fiction, non-fiction, short stories, poems, cross-curricular reading, and chapter books
Math- McGraw-Hill My Math with manipulatives, hands on activities, & technology
Science/History- ABeka along with hands on activities and projects
Specials- P.E., Music, Art, Computer, LibraryEnrichment-Spanish
Fourth Grade:
Bible- ABeka- Memory verses and Bible stories that are integrated into the whole curriculum.
Language Arts- Imagine Itcurriculum (McGraw-Hill Publication)- fiction, non-fiction, short stories, poems, cross-curricular reading, and chapter books
Math- McGraw-Hill My Math with manipulatives, hands on activities, & technology
Science/History- ABeka along with hands on activities and projects
Specials- P.E., Music, Art, Computer, LibraryEnrichment-Spanish
Fifth Grade:
Bible- ABeka- Memory verses and Bible stories that are integrated into the whole curriculum.
Language Arts- Imagine Itcurriculum (McGraw-Hill Publication)- fiction, non-fiction, short stories, poems, cross-curricular reading, and chapter books
Math- McGraw-Hill My Math with manipulatives, hands on activities, & technology
Science/History- ABeka along with hands on activities and projects
Specials- P.E., Music, Art, Computer, LibraryEnrichment-Spanish
Sixth - Eighth Grade:
Bible-Bible Truths (Bob Jones University),
7th & 8th - ACSI Joseph; BJU Life of Christ
Reading (iBooks): The Original Adventures of Hand the Cow Dog-Mystery, Number the Stars-Historical Fiction, C.S. Lewis-Biography, Voyage of the Dawn Treader-Fantasy.
7th Reading: The Cay, The City of Ember, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Hush
8th Reading: The Giver, Gifted Hands, The Hobbitt, Poetry Unit
English/Grammar-ABeka
History-BJU Press (Bob Jones University)
Science-Christian Schools International (SCI)
7th Grade-Life Science
8th Grade-Physical Scinece (Honors)
Math-Glencoe Math
7th Grade-Pre-Algebra
8th Grade-Algebra 1 (Honors)
Journalism
Electives-Band, Spanish, Chorus
Two teachers per classOne teacher and shared assistantInfants - 7 children per classThrees - 12 children per classOnes - 8 children per classFours - 15 children per classTwos - 12 children per classKindergarten - 18 children per classFirst -Eighth Grade - One teacher per 22 childrenApproximate Class SizeClass OptionsThe following class options are available:Infants - 2 years 2 day program (Tuesday, Thursday)Infants - 2 years 3 day program (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)Infants - 2 years 5 day program (Monday-Friday)K-3 5 day program: (Monday-Friday)K-4 5 day program: (Monday-Friday)K-5 5 day program: (Monday-Friday)First throughEighth Grade (5 day program: Monday-Friday)
Fine ArtsIn addition to art and music which is part of our daily activity at First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy, we have the privilege of including fine arts as part of our program.
Children will explore the world of fine arts through special music, art, and creative story times. This program presents a wonderful opportunity for creative expression through music, drama, art, puppetry, etc. in a Christian setting.
We are excited to offer this important and enjoyable aspect of learning. For those interested in pursuing additional art and/or music instruction, please contact the School of Fine Arts through our Music Ministry.ChapelStudents in K-3 through 8th grade attend Chapel services weekly in the Sanctuary. The services include singing, student presentations, and a teaching time. Guest speakers are often brought in to share with the students. We normally have a theme each month which is reinforced in classroom activities. Chapel service also provides a time for recognition of students who have demonstrated Christ-like behaviors or Fruit of the Spirit as identified by their teachers.

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How much does First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy cost?

First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $8,500 for private students.

What sports does First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy offer?

First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy's ranking?

First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy?

The application deadline for First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy located?

First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy is located in the Limona Improvement neighborhood of Brandon, FL. There are 3 other private schools located in Limona Improvement.

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