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First Baptist School

1600 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520

First Baptist School serves 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) and the Other school association(s).

The student:teacher of First Baptist School is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Baptist.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

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

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1955

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

224 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

87%

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Reach the students. Glorify Christ. Transform the world.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

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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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).