First Baptist School

First Baptist Church School's mission is academic excellence with a Christian perspective.
The purpose of First Baptist Church School is to provide a premier Christian education, preparing students for academic sucess with a strong spiritual foundation.
Our school is fully accredited and has a long tradition of helping students achieve their highest potential.
Academic excellence is our standard, but not the only standard for our student.
Rather than a secular perspective, our school offers a clearly Christian world view.
We encourage the discovery of Biblical truths so that students can learn about God's purpose for their lives.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Student Body

Total Students
497 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
First Baptist School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Debbie Maack
Admissions Associate
Beverly Rawls

School Notes

  • First Baptist Church School's mission is academic excellence with a Christian perspective. The purpose of First Baptist Church School is to provide a premier Christian education, preparing students for academic sucess with a strong spiritual foundation. Our school is fully accredited and has a long tradition of helping students achieve their highest potential. Academic excellence is our standard, but not the only standard for our student. Rather than a secular perspective, our school offers a clearly Christian world view. We encourage the discovery of Biblical truths so that students can learn about God's purpose for their lives.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Baptist School's ranking?
First Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body 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 South of Broad neighborhood of Charleston, SC.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
We have two recent graduates and one current HS student. (All attended K-12) We have been very pleased with the school and especially the teachers and environment. They provide a great education with a Christian World View. Both of our girls graduated with 24 hours of dual credit college hours. The new HS on James Island is great!
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5  
I have three children that attend FBS. I could not be happier being a part of the First Baptist family. I know that my children are receiving a quality education, have caring teachers and administration that cares about bullying. The arts and athletics are top notch. We are very happy with FBS!
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Charleston, SC is $14,449 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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