First Baptist School in Plattsmouth, NE, enrolls 114 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a town setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 14 faculty members serving the student body.
First Baptist is affiliated with the Baptist denomination and is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
Approximately 7.4% of the student population represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
The school offers a co–educational program with a full PK–12 grade span in a town locale.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Baptist School?
The application deadline for First Baptist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to First Baptist School is Twin Cities Baptist Academy (9.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John The Baptist School (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
500 S 18th St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-6230
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-6230
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Tuition listed
Pilgrim Lutheran Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2311 Fairview Rd
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-2813
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-2813
7 miles
Gr: K-1 | 62 students
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
903 W Mission Ave
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 291-1694
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 291-1694
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Matthew School
(Catholic)
12210 S 36th Street
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Twin Cities Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
11825 S 36th St
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 292-4600
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 292-4600
9.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students
Quest Forward Academy Omaha
Special Program Emphasis
1012 Bruin Blvd
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 403-1267
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 403-1267
9.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
1001 Ft Crook Road N Ste 200
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 292-1030
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 292-1030
11.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
7700 South 43rd Street
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 734-2000
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 734-2000
12.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
7600 S 42nd St
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 731-3033
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 731-3033
12.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 288 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
500 S 18th St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-6230
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-6230
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Tuition listed
Pilgrim Lutheran Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2311 Fairview Rd
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-2813
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-2813
7 miles
Gr: K-1 | 62 students
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
903 W Mission Ave
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 291-1694
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 291-1694
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Matthew School
(Catholic)
12210 S 36th Street
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
500 S 18th St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-6230
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-6230
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Tuition listed
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
903 W Mission Ave
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 291-1694
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 291-1694
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Matthew School
(Catholic)
12210 S 36th Street
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
2007 Smith Rd.
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-1550
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-1550
10.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 15 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
1001 Ft Crook Road N Ste 200
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 292-1030
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 292-1030
11.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
902 Main St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250
- miles
Gr: PK | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 67% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
0.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1916 Old Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 E High St
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2341
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2341
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
School Reviews
5 3/28/2025
Offers an amazing community, and all the teachers and staff are very caring. I love going here and appreciate how everyone encourages me to grow spiritually and academically!
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