First Baptist Christian Academy in Deridder, LA is a co–educational Baptist elementary school serving grades K through 4 with an enrollment of 52 students.
The school operates in a town setting and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with a total of 7 teachers on staff.
Student diversity includes 3.92% students of color, reflecting the demographic composition within the school.
As a Baptist–affiliated private school, First Baptist Christian Academy provides education primarily for early elementary grades in the Deridder community.
Nearby comparable private schools include Cornerstone Christian Academy and Faith Training Christian Academy, supporting families seeking local elementary education options.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Baptist Christian Academy?
The application deadline for First Baptist Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to First Baptist Christian Academy is Faith Training Christian Academy (20.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cornerstone Christian Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Baptist Christian Academy (37.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1509
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 401-7827
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 401-7827
2.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 105 students
Faith Training Christian Academy
(Christian)
603 E Mechanic St
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-1569
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-1569
20.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students
Oberlin Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
Po Box H
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-9227
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-9227
33.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
First Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
282 Old Highway 171
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 855-9075
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 855-9075
37.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
152 Indian Church Rd
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-5151
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-5151
39.1 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 9 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Training Christian Academy
(Christian)
603 E Mechanic St
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-1569
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-1569
20.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students
Oberlin Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
Po Box H
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-9227
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-9227
33.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
152 Indian Church Rd
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-5151
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-5151
39.1 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 9 students
Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School ![Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School Photo]( "Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School Photo")
(Episcopal)
803 Division St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-5246
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-5246
42.5 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 395 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Louis Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1620 Bank St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-7275
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-7275
43.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1509
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 401-7827
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 401-7827
2.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 105 students
Faith Training Christian Academy
(Christian)
603 E Mechanic St
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-1569
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-1569
20.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students
Oberlin Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
Po Box H
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-9227
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-9227
33.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
First Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
282 Old Highway 171
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 855-9075
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 855-9075
37.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
152 Indian Church Rd
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-5151
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-5151
39.1 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 9 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
282 Old Highway 171
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 855-9075
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 855-9075
37.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School ![Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School Photo]( "Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School Photo")
(Episcopal)
803 Division St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-5246
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-5246
42.5 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 395 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Learners Montessori
Montessori School
73 Center Cir
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 625-9357
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 625-9357
42.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students Tuition listed
Parkview Christian School
(Christian)
1623 Picard Rd
Sulphur, LA 70664
(337) 527-7089
Sulphur, LA 70664
(337) 527-7089
42.6 miles
Gr: PK-K
Our Lady's School ![Our Lady's School Photo]( "Our Lady's School Photo")
(Catholic)
1111 Cypress St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 527-7828
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 527-7828
42.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pine Wood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Mel Branch Memorial Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-8810
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-8810
2.2 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Deridder Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Frusha Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-9083
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-9083
2.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
611 Frusha Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-4479
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-4479
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Deridder High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
723 O'neal Street
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-3266
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-3266
3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rosepine High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 Louisiana Avenue
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
5.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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