MISSION STATEMENT "Inspiring Excellence, Nurturing Honor, Fostering Growth" The mission of Hillsborough Baptist School is to Inspire Excellence in education, Nurture Honor in the individual citizen, and to Foster Growth in the whole person. Hillsborough Baptist School is a private, Christian school that is a ministry of Landmark Baptist Church.
We offer a traditional education from VPK to 12th grade.
Spiritually, our goal is to help our students develop a close, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
This relationship is vital, and our entire institution is built upon fostering the growth of that relationship. Emotionally and Socially, our goal is to help our students understand that being a disciple of Jesus Christ is not easy, and it requires submission to authority, compassion for others, and unwavering devotion to Christ.
We want to empower them to build relationships which constrain self for the growth of others.
Academically, our goal is to prepare our students to serve God in any vocation.
Using the ABeka curriculum, we endeavor to help all of our students not only to succeed but to achieve excellence.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
194 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP Courses
7 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drama
School Notes
- School Motto: Inspiring Excellence, Nurturing Honor, Fostering Growth
- Member of: FACCS/AACS
- Traditional Education
- Daycare-12th grade
- Accepting McKay Scholarships and Step-Up for Students
- Sports: 6-man tackle football, girls volleyball, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, cross-country
- Elementary Sports: Intermural flag-football, basketball, and soccer
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hillsborough Baptist School often compared to?
Hillsborough Baptist School is often viewed alongside schools like Seffner Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Hillsborough Baptist School offer?
Hillsborough Baptist School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Hillsborough Baptist School?
The application deadline for Hillsborough Baptist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hillsborough Baptist School located?
Hillsborough Baptist School is located in the Seffner Community Alliance neighborhood of Seffner, FL. There are 5 other private schools located in Seffner Community Alliance.
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