Laurens First Baptist Church Kindergarten's mission is to provide a Christian environment that focuses on the developmental progress of each unique child and encourages discovery in a classroom rich with play, language, math and science concepts.
We strive to help each child grow spiritually, mentally, socially, physically and emotionally in a caring Christian environment.
Teachers use a variety of resources for lesson planning that are designed to be appropriate for the age level being taught.
Children are encouraged to interact with the classroom environment through home living, blocks, art, music, language, math, science and manipulatives.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked SC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
First Baptist Church ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Smith - Founder of XYZ Corporation - 1990
- Jane Doe - Author of Bestselling Book Series - 1985
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does First Baptist Church cost?
First Baptist Church's tuition is approximately $3,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from First Baptist Church?
First Baptist Church famous alumni include: John Smith - Founder of XYZ Corporation - 1990 and Jane Doe - Author of Bestselling Book Series - 1985.
What is First Baptist Church's ranking?
First Baptist Church ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for First Baptist Church?
The application deadline for First Baptist Church is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to First Baptist Church is Laurens Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tender Loving Care Child Care Center (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3515 Highway 49
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 682-2324
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 682-2324
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian School
(Baptist)
1607 Greenwood Rd
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-4277
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-4277
1.2 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 2 students
Tender Loving Care Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1405 W Main Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-5229
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-5229
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy ![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
23994 Highway 221 N
Enoree, SC 29335
(864) 682-3422
Enoree, SC 29335
(864) 682-3422
10.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 68 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
3597 Abercrombie Road
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 408-9993
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 408-9993
16.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3515 Highway 49
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 682-2324
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 682-2324
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian Academy ![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
23994 Highway 221 N
Enoree, SC 29335
(864) 682-3422
Enoree, SC 29335
(864) 682-3422
10.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 68 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
3597 Abercrombie Road
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 408-9993
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 408-9993
16.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
Palmetto Christian Academy Of Greenwood
(Christian)
308 W Deadfall Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 223-0391
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 223-0391
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
Eastside Christian School
(Baptist)
1908 Highway 72 221 E
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-1414
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-1414
20.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3515 Highway 49
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 682-2324
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 682-2324
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian School
(Baptist)
1607 Greenwood Rd
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-4277
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-4277
1.2 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 2 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy ![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
23994 Highway 221 N
Enoree, SC 29335
(864) 682-3422
Enoree, SC 29335
(864) 682-3422
10.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 68 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
3597 Abercrombie Road
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 408-9993
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 408-9993
16.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
Palmetto Christian Academy Of Greenwood
(Christian)
308 W Deadfall Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 223-0391
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 223-0391
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tender Loving Care Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1405 W Main Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-5229
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-5229
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Berean Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
812 Hellams St
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 409-0950
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 409-0950
17.4 miles
Gr: NS | 19 students
Palmetto Christian Academy Of Greenwood
(Christian)
308 W Deadfall Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 223-0391
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 223-0391
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
Eastside Christian School
(Baptist)
1908 Highway 72 221 E
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-1414
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-1414
20.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
E Georgia Rd Baptist Church
(Baptist)
Po Box 189
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 688-2590
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 688-2590
22 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6219 Highway 184 East
Donalds, SC 29638
(864) 379-8500
Donalds, SC 29638
(864) 379-8500
8816 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4717 Main Street
Hodges, SC 29653
(864) 374-5000
Hodges, SC 29653
(864) 374-5000
8817.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
916 Mckelvey Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-5000
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-5000
8818 miles
Gr: K-5 | 747 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
660 Center Street
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5760
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5760
8818.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2831 West Georgia Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 355-8600
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 355-8600
8818.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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