Oneida Baptist Institute (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked KY School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 275 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,800
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Oneida Baptist Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Oneida Baptist Institute
Kind	10
1	15
2	10
3	10
4	10
5	15
6	10
7	20
8	20
9	20
10	35
11	50
12	50

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Year Founded

1899

Student Body

Total Students

275 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 13%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

36%

Average Class Size

14 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

7 courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus

ChemistryEnglish Language

English LiteratureGovernment

U. S. History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,800

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Tuition Notes

Cost included tuition, room, and board for domestic students living in the dorm for the year.

% on Financial Aid

99%

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jennifer Monday

Admissions Associate

Kim Bowers

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

ArcheryBaseball

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryE-sports

SoccerSoftball

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Baptist Campus MinistryFellowship Of Christian Athletes

FFAStudent Government Association

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

DramaVocal ensemble

School Notes

The mission of Oneida Baptist Institute is to provide a Christian living, learning, and working environment in which each of its students, Christian or non-Christian, is diligently challenged to grow mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually in order to acquire an "Education for Time and Eternity.".
We have students from K-12th grade, boarding 7th -12th grade.

The mission of Oneida Baptist Institute is to provide a Christian living, learning, and working environment in which each of its students, Christian or non-Christian, is diligently challenged to grow mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually in order to acquire anEducation for Time and Eternity. What began as a ministry to mountain children in 1899 grew into an outreach to young people from around the world. Located in a small rural village in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky, OBI is a school that has adapted to meet the needs of a changing society while remaining true to its Christian vision and purpose.
OBI accepts day students in grades K-12 and dormitory residents in grades 9 -12. We minister to our students in four major areas:academics,co-curriculars(athletics,clubs, and organizations),work program, andworship.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jen-Hsun Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA Corporation -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Oneida Baptist Institute cost?

Oneida Baptist Institute's tuition is approximately $10,800 for private students.

What schools are Oneida Baptist Institute often compared to?

Oneida Baptist Institute is often viewed alongside schools like Oakdale Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Oneida Baptist Institute?

The acceptance rate of Oneida Baptist Institute is 85%, which is equal to the national average of 85%.

Who are famous alumni from Oneida Baptist Institute?

Oneida Baptist Institute famous alumni include: Jen-Hsun Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA Corporation.

What sports does Oneida Baptist Institute offer?

Oneida Baptist Institute offers 11 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, E-sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Oneida Baptist Institute's ranking?

Oneida Baptist Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Oneida Baptist Institute?

The application deadline for Oneida Baptist Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 2/23/2019

this is the best school that i have ever gone to

- Posted by Student/Alumni - heavinlie rodgers

5 5/17/2016

This school has supporting and loving staff. The work program is essential to students'' lives. It's an excellent christian boarding school located in a village in Clay County, KY.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - prakh

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The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $8,882 for elementary schools and $9,314 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).