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First Baptist School

Baptist school · Grades K–12

Plattsmouth, NE

816 Main St, Plattsmouth, NE 68048

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Nebraska
  • Growing: enrollment up 127% since 2013–14

First Baptist School is a Baptist private school in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 143 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Nebraska. Enrollment has grown about 127% since 2013–14. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 166 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
143
Teachers
16.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 73 girls, 70 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
166 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 43% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Nebraska (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of Christian schools in Nebraska.
    • Compared with 13 Christian schools in Nebraska.

    Students by survey year

    63’13–1451’15–1650’17–1870’19–20121’21–22143’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    K10
    110
    218
    315
    49
    510
    612
    710
    812
    912
    1011
    116
    128

    Student body

    White84%
    Black6%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races3%
    Asian1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • American Association of Christian Schools

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about First Baptist School

    What grades does First Baptist School serve?

    First Baptist School serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend First Baptist School?

    About 143 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at First Baptist School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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