First Baptist Church Weekday Preschool is commissioned and called to nurture, love, minister to and educate preschoolers in the areas of spiritual, cognitive, creative, physical and social development.
We believe in giving preschoolers a solid foundation in education and leading them toward a personal relationship with God through the Lord Jesus." This is the mission statement of our Weekday Preschool program here at First Baptist Church Texarkana. This program is offered to Preschoolers ages 3 years Kindergarten with three-days and five-days per week schedules available.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1981
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
3 mornings/week - $260/month
5 mornings/week - $360/month
Kindergarten - $375/month
Early Care - $4.50/day
Extended Care - $50/month for each afternoon
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Spanish
School Notes
- School Motto: Loving God. Loving People.
- Must be 3 years old by September 1 of current school year.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Baptist Church Weekday Preschool And Kinder?
The application deadline for First Baptist Church Weekday Preschool And Kinder is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to First Baptist Church Weekday Preschool And Kinder is Bethel Adventist Church School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. James Day School (2.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5501 N Stateline Avenue
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Bethel Adventist Church School ![Bethel Adventist Church School Photo - Bethel Eagles and "Ethel our Mascot"]( "Bethel Adventist Church School Photo - Bethel Eagles and \"Ethel our Mascot\"")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
489 S Kings Highway
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4215
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4215
2.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 9 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
3107 Trinity Blvd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-1009
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-1009
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 15 students
New Boston KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1003 S McCoy Blvd
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-5248
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-5248
19.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
702 Holly St. Box 777
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-1805
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-1805
24.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bethel Adventist Church School ![Bethel Adventist Church School Photo - Bethel Eagles and "Ethel our Mascot"]( "Bethel Adventist Church School Photo - Bethel Eagles and \"Ethel our Mascot\"")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
489 S Kings Highway
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4215
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4215
2.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 9 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
3107 Trinity Blvd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-1009
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-1009
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 15 students
702 Holly St. Box 777
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-1805
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-1805
24.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Arkansas Christian School, Inc ![South Arkansas Christian School, Inc Photo]( "South Arkansas Christian School, Inc Photo")
(Baptist)
1707 E 1st St
Lewisville, AR 71845
(187) 092-1505
Lewisville, AR 71845
(187) 092-1505
29.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Genesis Dr
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3256
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3256
30.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5501 N Stateline Avenue
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Bethel Adventist Church School ![Bethel Adventist Church School Photo - Bethel Eagles and "Ethel our Mascot"]( "Bethel Adventist Church School Photo - Bethel Eagles and \"Ethel our Mascot\"")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
489 S Kings Highway
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4215
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4215
2.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 9 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
3107 Trinity Blvd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-1009
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-1009
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 15 students
702 Holly St. Box 777
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-1805
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-1805
24.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Arkansas Christian School, Inc ![South Arkansas Christian School, Inc Photo]( "South Arkansas Christian School, Inc Photo")
(Baptist)
1707 E 1st St
Lewisville, AR 71845
(187) 092-1505
Lewisville, AR 71845
(187) 092-1505
29.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5501 N Stateline Avenue
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
3107 Trinity Blvd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-1009
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-1009
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 15 students
New Boston KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1003 S McCoy Blvd
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-5248
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-5248
19.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
702 Holly St. Box 777
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-1805
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-1805
24.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Genesis Dr
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3256
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3256
30.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pleasant Grove Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5605 Cooks Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 831-4295
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 831-4295
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Digital Academy Of Texas
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4241 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 471 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Waggoner Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6335 Gibson Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 255-3301
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 255-3301
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Texas High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3891
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3891
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,750 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Pleasant Grove High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5406 Mcknight Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-8005
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-8005
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 821 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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