Baker Academy's mission is to endear children to a rigorous quest for knowledge and truth, to imbue them with the power of reason, to refine them with the virtues of honesty, courage and compassion, to inspire them with the breath of liberty and free enterprise and self-reliance.
Baker Academy has an unsurpassed reputation for scholastic excellence, providing private education for Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grades.
Dedicated teachers and a custom-developed curriculum combine to produce an uncommon and unmatched enthusiasm for learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-9
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-9
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Baker Academy's mission is to endear children to a rigorous quest for knowledge and truth, to imbue them with the power of reason, to refine them with the virtues of honesty, courage and compassion, to inspire them with the breath of liberty and free enterprise and self-reliance.
- Baker Academy has an unsurpassed reputation for scholastic excellence, providing private education for Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grades.
- Dedicated teachers and a custom-developed curriculum combine to produce an uncommon and unmatched enthusiasm for learning.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Father Nelson Baker, Philanthropist
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Baker Academy?
Baker Academy famous alumni include: Father Nelson Baker, Philanthropist.
When is the application deadline for Baker Academy?
The application deadline for Baker Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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