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First Baptist Academy Dallas

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12

Dallas, TX

7898 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • 93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Dallas since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Dallas, Texas, First Baptist Academy Dallas is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 342 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 25% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 93% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
342
Teachers
33.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 136 girls, 206 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 93% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 72% of Christian schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 267 Christian schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    274’11–12200’13–14180’15–16180’17–18278’21–22342’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    137
    228
    335
    426
    533
    622
    734
    828
    926
    1038
    1118
    1217

    Student body

    White52%
    Hispanic or Latino23%
    Black16%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask First Baptist Academy Dallas whether it takes part.

    More about Texas's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about First Baptist Academy Dallas

    What grades does First Baptist Academy Dallas serve?

    First Baptist Academy Dallas serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend First Baptist Academy Dallas?

    About 342 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at First Baptist Academy Dallas?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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