First Baptist Christian School (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

First Baptist Christian School in Lafayette, LA, is a co–ed private school serving grades PK through 11 with an enrollment of 271 students in a city–based setting.
Founded in 2015, the school operates with a Baptist religious affiliation and is a member of the Oral Roberts University Educational Fellowship (ORUEF).
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by a teaching staff of 18 educators.
Annual tuition for First Baptist Christian School is $25,000, which is above the Lafayette area average for elementary and high school private tuition.
The student body includes 14.85% students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity within the midsize city neighborhood of downtown Lafayette.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-11
Enrollment: 271 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Oral Roberts University Educational Fellowship (ORUEF)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-11

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	First Baptist Christian School
Pre-K	44
Kind	32
1	33
2	36
3	23
4	10
5	20
6	15
7	29
8	10
9	7
10	1
11	11

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Year Founded

2015

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Student Body

Total Students

271 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Application URL

Online Application

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How much does First Baptist Christian School cost?

First Baptist Christian School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

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First Baptist Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

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).

In what neighborhood is First Baptist Christian School located?

First Baptist Christian School is located in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood of Lafayette, LA. There are 2 other private schools located in Downtown Lafayette.

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The average private school tuition in Lafayette, LA is $8,340 for elementary schools and $13,614 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).