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First Baptist Christian Academy

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–11

Sierra Vista, AZ

1447 S 7th St, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 101% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Sierra Vista since at least 2011

First Baptist Christian Academy is a Baptist private school in Sierra Vista, Arizona, for students from pre-K through 11th grade. It has about 191 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 101% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–11
Students
191
Teachers
16.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 67 girls, 124 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 51% of Christian schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 37 Christian schools in Arizona.

    Students by survey year

    95’11–12106’13–14133’15–16133’17–18157’19–20155’21–22191’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K27
    125
    226
    319
    421
    521
    614
    714
    813
    97
    101
    113

    Student body

    White68%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Black9%
    Asian5%
    Two or more races1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

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

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    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 Christian Academy

    What grades does First Baptist Christian Academy serve?

    First Baptist Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–11.

    How many students attend First Baptist Christian Academy?

    About 191 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at First Baptist Christian Academy?

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

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