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First Baptist Christian School

221 New Castle St Butler, PA 16001
Tel: (724) 287-1188
butlerfbcs.com

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,800
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • We started in 1980 with an elementary program and in 2001 we continued to build with a Kindergarten and Junior High program and then added a Senior High program.
  • FBCS is unique we provide an affordable education.
  • We promote academic excellence.
  • We provide a safe and caring environment.
  • We have a very competitive Athletic Program and a high teacher to student ratio.
  • Our goal at First Baptist is To Create Successful Students for God's Glory.
  • We don't want to train any student in our school and not teach them how to be successful in life through God's perspective.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,800
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

First Baptist Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Affordability
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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Baptist
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeFirst Baptist Christian School
Pre-K10
Kind7
19
29
36
47
59
66
78
89
96
108
116
124
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Year Founded
1981
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Student Body

Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP Courses
8 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,800
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Tuition Notes
$5,250 per year
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%

School Notes

  • School Motto: Creating Successful Students for God's Glory
  • We started in 1980 with an elementary program and in 2001 we continued to build with a Kindergarten and Junior High program and then added a Senior High program. FBCS is unique we provide an affordable education. We promote academic excellence. We provide a safe and caring environment. We have a very competitive Athletic Program and a high teacher to student ratio. Our goal at First Baptist is To Create Successful Students for God's Glory. We don't want to train any student in our school and not teach them how to be successful in life through God's perspective.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does First Baptist Christian School cost?
First Baptist Christian School's tuition is approximately $2,800 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of First Baptist Christian School?
The acceptance rate of First Baptist Christian School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for First Baptist Christian School?
The application deadline for First Baptist Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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