First Baptist Christian School (2026 Profile)

221 New Castle St
Butler, PA 16001

We started in 1980 with an elementary program and in 2001 we continued to build with a Kindergarten and Junior High program and then added a Senior High program.

FBCS is unique we provide an affordable education. We promote academic excellence.

We provide a safe and caring environment. We have a very competitive Athletic Program and a high teacher to student ratio.

Our goal at First Baptist is To Create Successful Students for God's Glory.

We don't want to train any student in our school and not teach them how to be successful in life through God's perspective.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 104 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,800
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1981

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

104 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

First Baptist Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

10 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

8 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,800

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Tuition Notes

$5,250 per year

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

School Notes

School Motto: Creating Successful Students for God's Glory

We started in 1980 with an elementary program and in 2001 we continued to build with a Kindergarten and Junior High program and then added a Senior High program. FBCS is unique we provide an affordable education. We promote academic excellence. We provide a safe and caring environment. We have a very competitive Athletic Program and a high teacher to student ratio. Our goal at First Baptist is To Create Successful Students for God's Glory. We don't want to train any student in our school and not teach them how to be successful in life through God's perspective.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does First Baptist Christian School cost?

First Baptist Christian School's tuition is approximately $2,800 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of First Baptist Christian School?

The acceptance rate of First Baptist Christian School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

When is the application deadline for First Baptist Christian School?

The application deadline for First Baptist Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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