About the School
- First Baptist Christian Academy in Deridder, LA is a co–educational Baptist elementary school serving grades K through 4 with an enrollment of 52 students.
- The school operates in a town setting and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with a total of 7 teachers on staff.
- Student diversity includes 3.92% students of color, reflecting the demographic composition within the school.
- As a Baptist–affiliated private school, First Baptist Christian Academy provides education primarily for early elementary grades in the Deridder community.
- Nearby comparable private schools include Cornerstone Christian Academy and Faith Training Christian Academy, supporting families seeking local elementary education options.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Baptist Christian Academy?
The application deadline for First Baptist Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to First Baptist Christian Academy is Faith Training Christian Academy (20.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cornerstone Christian Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Baptist Christian Academy (37.5 miles away)
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Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 105 students
Christian
Po Box 1509
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 401-7827
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students
Christian
603 E Mechanic St
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-1569
Distance: 33.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Christian
Po Box H
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-9227
Distance: 37.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Baptist
282 Old Highway 171
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 855-9075
Distance: 39.1 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 9 students
152 Indian Church Rd
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-5151
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students
Christian
603 E Mechanic St
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-1569
Distance: 33.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Christian
Po Box H
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-9227
Distance: 39.1 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 9 students
152 Indian Church Rd
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-5151
Distance: 42.5 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 395 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
803 Division St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-5246
Distance: 43.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students
Catholic
1620 Bank St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-7275
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 105 students
Christian
Po Box 1509
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 401-7827
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students
Christian
603 E Mechanic St
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-1569
Distance: 33.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Christian
Po Box H
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-9227
Distance: 37.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Baptist
282 Old Highway 171
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 855-9075
Distance: 39.1 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 9 students
152 Indian Church Rd
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-5151
Distance: 37.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Baptist
282 Old Highway 171
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 855-9075
Distance: 42.5 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 395 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
803 Division St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-5246
Distance: 42.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Montessori School
73 Center Cir
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 625-9357
Distance: 42.6 mi
Gr: PK-K
Christian
1623 Picard Rd
Sulphur, LA 70664
(337) 527-7089
Distance: 42.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1111 Cypress St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 527-7828
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
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6/
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800 Mel Branch Memorial Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-8810
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-8810
2.2 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Frusha Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-9083
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-9083
2.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
611 Frusha Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-4479
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-4479
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
723 O'neal Street
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-3266
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-3266
3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 Louisiana Avenue
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
5.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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