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First Baptist School

3115 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Tel: (361) 884-8931

www.fbscorpus.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 189 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 189 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	First Baptist School
Nursery	50
Pre-K	106
Kind	9
1	5
2	5
3	7
4	7

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Pre-K has 106 students and is far larger than any other grade, with Nursery next at 50.

Year Founded

1970

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

189 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

PS/PK rates vary depending on number of days/wk.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Depends on full time/part time

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 85%

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School Notes

First Baptist School was established in 1970 as a ministry of First Baptist Church.
The vision of our school is to meet each student's physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs.
First Baptist School, a model of Christian and academic excellence, will provide a challenging creative curriculum based on Biblical truths. Christian education goes beyond physical, intellectual and emotional development to encourage spiritual growth of students and families that leads to a lifetime walk with Christ.
First Baptist School is a ministry and cooperating part of First Baptist Church. "Distinctly Christian, Academically Excellent".

Elementary students must provide a report card from a previous school, testing information, health records, and a birth certificate, Incoming students are interviewed and tested before admittance. Registration packets and Student Handbooks are available at fbscorpus.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are First Baptist School often compared to?

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

What is the acceptance rate of First Baptist School?

The acceptance rate of First Baptist School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

When is the application deadline for First Baptist School?

The application deadline for First Baptist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is First Baptist School located?

First Baptist School is located in the Bay Area neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 7 other private schools located in Bay Area.

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The average private school tuition in Nueces County, TX is $5,512 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).