First Baptist Church School is dedicated to providing a Christ-centered environment with an emphasis on academic excellence, missions, and discipleship.
In order to accomplish this mission FBCS provides professional instruction in an obviously Christian environment from a distinctively Christian perspective. First Baptist Church School is dedicated to excellence in academics and to providing a lovingly structured Christian environment. Believing that we have the responsibility of giving the children entrusted to us the best possible education, we use established curriculums based on traditional academic standards, with strengths in phonics, reading, math, and language.
Standardized tests administered each spring kindergarten through elementary grades illustrate the consistent success of this tried & true curriculum.
The skills, habits, and values formed in these early years of schooling are essential to future academic achievement.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
205 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Host of Private School UIL
School Notes
- School Motto: Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
- First Baptist Church School is dedicated to providing a Christ-centered environment with an emphasis on academic excellence, missions, and discipleship. In order to accomplish this mission FBCS provides professional instruction in an obviously Christian environment from a distinctively Christian perspective. First Baptist Church School is dedicated to excellence in academics and to providing a lovingly structured Christian environment. Believing that we have the responsibility of giving the children entrusted to us the best possible education, we use established curriculums based on traditional academic standards, with strengths in phonics, reading, math, and language. Standardized tests administered each spring kindergarten through elementary grades illustrate the consistent success of this tried & true curriculum. The skills, habits, and values formed in these early years of schooling are essential to future academic achievement.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are First Baptist Church School often compared to?
First Baptist Church School is often viewed alongside schools like Grace Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does First Baptist Church School offer?
First Baptist Church School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for First Baptist Church School?
The application deadline for First Baptist Church School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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