First Baptist Christian School

11400 Lagrange Rd Elyria, OH 44035
fbcs-elyria.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1976
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
Campus Size
34 acres

Student Body

Total Students
234 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Drama ProgramStudent Council
Yearbook Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir

School Notes

  • First Baptist Christian School is a ministry of First Baptist Church of Elyria.
  • FBCS, a college preparatory school established in 1976, has ministered in the lives of numerous students since its inception.
  • FBCS's education is focused on preparing young people to serve God wherever He may call them.
  • FBCS achieves this goal by having each subject presented from a Biblical view.
  • In addition, Bible classes are a vital part of every student's day.
  • Beyond all of the core academic courses, FBCS also offers over 20 specialized electives.
  • All elective classes can be viewed in the courses section.
  • FBCS has specialized teachers for all of its art, music, and physical education classes.
  • First Baptist Christian School is a ministry of First Baptist Church of Elyria. FBCS, a college preparatory school established in 1976, has ministered in the lives of numerous students since its inception. FBCS's education is focused on preparing young people to serve God wherever He may call them. FBCS achieves this goal by having each subject presented from a Biblical view. In addition, Bible classes are a vital part of every student's day. Beyond all of the core academic courses, FBCS also offers over 20 specialized electives. All elective classes can be viewed in the courses section. FBCS has specialized teachers for all of its art, music, and physical education classes.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does First Baptist Christian School offer?
First Baptist Christian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
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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