The mission of First Baptist Christian School is to make the most of Jesus Christ through spiritual, academic, physical, and social development.
This school exists to promote the Christian philosophy of education, the word of God, and Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of truth.
This mission is to be accomplished through example, discipline, love, and prayer.
First Baptist Christian School is a member of the Illinois Association of Christian Schools and is therefore a member of the American Association of Christian Schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1953
Student Body
Total Students
201 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: With Courage and Faith
- The mission of First Baptist Christian School is to make the most of Jesus Christ through spiritual, academic, physical, and social development. This school exists to promote the Christian philosophy of education, the word of God, and Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of truth. This mission is to be accomplished through example, discipline, love, and prayer. First Baptist Christian School is a member of the Illinois Association of Christian Schools and is therefore a member of the American Association of Christian Schools.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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First Baptist Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Danville Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
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The application deadline for First Baptist Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(217) 442-1579
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