Granite City Baptist Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Granite City Baptist Academy

1425 County Road 134 Saint Cloud, MN 56303

Tel: (320) 251-2801

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 28 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

Granite City Baptist Academy Photo #1 - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.

Granite City Baptist Academy Photo #2 - Annual soccer tournament

Granite City Baptist Academy Photo #3 - Co-op wrestling program with Tech High School

Granite City Baptist Academy Photo #4 - 2017 Accelerated Christian Education International Student Convention participants, Indiana PA

Granite City Baptist Academy Photo #5 - Indiana PA: students competed in Athletics, Speech/Drama, and Vocal/Instrumental Music

Granite City Baptist Academy Photo #6 - The Academy is host annually for the Minnesota Association of Christian Schools Track Meet, in which the Academy students compete with a number of schools in the Mid-west.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 28 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Granite City Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Granite City Baptist Academy
Pre-K	1
Kind	3
1	2
2	2
3	6
4	1
5	1
6	2
8	1
9	3
10	1
11	2
12	3

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Year Founded

1979

School Calendar

Campus Size

12 acres

Student Body

Total Students

28 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Accelerated Christian Education (School of Tomorrow) (ACE)
American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,000

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Tuition Notes

Church subsidizes Academy. Fee for 2nd & 3rd child is less; no fee after 3rd child.

Admissions Director

Dr Dennis D Campbell

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

WeightliftingWrestling

School Notes

Granite City Baptist Academy in Saint Cloud, MN, serves 25 coed students from prekindergarten through 12th grade in a small city setting.
Founded in 1979, the school follows a Baptist religious affiliation and uses the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum.
The school maintains a studentteacher ratio of 8:1 with 3 teachers, 90% of whom hold advanced degrees, and an average class size of 10.
Annual tuition is $2,000, ranking the school among the more affordable private K12 education options in Minnesota.
Located on a 12acre campus, Granite City Baptist Academy enforces a formal dress code and is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Granite City Baptist Academy cost?

Granite City Baptist Academy's tuition is approximately $2,000 for private students.

What sports does Granite City Baptist Academy offer?

Granite City Baptist Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling.

What is Granite City Baptist Academy's ranking?

Granite City Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Granite City Baptist Academy?

The application deadline for Granite City Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Stearns County, MN is $6,103 for elementary schools and $9,176 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Stearns County, MN is 62% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).