First Baptist School is a ministry of First Baptist Church.
We believe in and practice the traditional educational values that made America great.
We believe in patriotism and free enterprise and that the Bible is our only rule for faith and practice.
We believe that the educational institution must not only provide a Christian atmosphere and classes in Bible study, but also relate all secular knowledge to Biblical truth.
We offer an educational program that emphasizes the basic fundamentals of education.
We believe that our children should acquire the ability to read with comprehension, spell correctly, write accurately, speak clearly, and compute precisely.
We also believe Christian teachers in traditional classrooms play an integral part in quality education. It is our desire to instill in each child a personal commitment to high spiritual and moral standards.
We want to reverse the recent trend in our country of lowering standards, caused by the absence of God's Word from educational and discipline programs.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,800
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
First Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
279 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
16 students
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
uniforms - polo shirts, dress pants for the boys, skirts/jumpers for the girls
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- First Baptist School is a ministry of First Baptist Church. We believe in and practice the traditional educational values that made America great. We believe in patriotism and free enterprise and that the Bible is our only rule for faith and practice. We believe that the educational institution must not only provide a Christian atmosphere and classes in Bible study, but also relate all secular knowledge to Biblical truth. We offer an educational program that emphasizes the basic fundamentals of education. We believe that our children should acquire the ability to read with comprehension, spell correctly, write accurately, speak clearly and compute precisely. We also believe Christian teachers in traditional classrooms play an integral part in quality education. It is our desire to instill in each child a personal commitment to high spiritual and moral standards. We want to reverse the recent trend in our country of lowering standards, caused by the absence of God's Word from educational and discipline programs.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does First Baptist School cost?
First Baptist School's tuition is approximately $4,800 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of First Baptist School?
The acceptance rate of First Baptist School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 91%. First Baptist School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Minnesota with low acceptance rates.
What sports does First Baptist School offer?
First Baptist School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is First Baptist School's ranking?
First Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
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).
School Reviews
5 6/12/2017
FBS is a great school for children in any grade. There is a strong emphasis on Christian education where kids are taught to not be afraid to share their faith in Christ. Academics are top notch and this is proven by the higher than average basic assessment skills test results. If your looking for a great education and an affordable price, (FBS tuition is much lower than other Christian schools) then this is your place to be!
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