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First Baptist School

1600 Boca Chica Blvd Brownsville, TX 78520

Tel: (956) 542-4842

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 224 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

First Baptist School in Brownsville, TX, offers co–ed education for grades PK–12 within a midsize city community in the Mitte Cultural District.
Founded in 1955, the school enrolls 224 students with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 17 teachers.
The student body is composed of 86.6% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of Texas private schools for diversity.
First Baptist School holds memberships in the Association of Christian Schools International and the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools, with a Baptist religious affiliation.
Tuition and other financial information are available upon inquiry, serving families seeking PK–12 education in Brownsville's city setting.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 224 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

First Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	First Baptist School
Pre-K	21
Kind	21
1	12
2	10
3	10
4	8
5	27
6	16
7	8
8	19
9	23
10	16
11	11
12	22

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Year Founded

1955

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School Motto

Reach the students. Glorify Christ. Transform the world.

Student Body

Total Students

224 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

87%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Baptist School's ranking?

First Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

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 Mitte Cultural District neighborhood of Brownsville, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in Mitte Cultural District.

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The average private school tuition in Cameron County, TX is $13,506 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).