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#70 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 31% of private schools
First Baptist Christian Academy
School · Sierra Vista, AZ
A private school in Sierra Vista, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 9th.
1447 S 7TH ST, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
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Where First Baptist Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,895/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sierra Vista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,822
Median home value
$218,100
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veritas Christian Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Berean AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Svusd AoiEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
First Baptist Christian Academy is listed in Sierra Vista, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Baptist Christian Academy
First Baptist Christian Academy is a private school in Sierra Vista, AZ, serving approximately 155 students in grades Pre-K-9th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Baptist Christian Academy
What grades does First Baptist Christian Academy serve?
First Baptist Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.
How many students attend First Baptist Christian Academy?
First Baptist Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Baptist Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at First Baptist Christian Academy is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Baptist Christian Academy rank in AZ?
First Baptist Christian Academy ranks #70 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is First Baptist Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
First Baptist Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Baptist Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, First Baptist Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Baptist Christian Academy a religious school?
First Baptist Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 9th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Gender Split
- 35% M / 65% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cochise County
- Phone
- (520) 458-2983
- Area population (ZIP 85635)
- 34,958
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85635; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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