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Granite City Baptist Academy

1425 County Road 134 Saint Cloud, MN 56303

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Granite City Baptist Academy Photo #1 - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.
Granite City Baptist Academy Photo #2 - Annual soccer tournament
Granite City Baptist Academy Photo #3 - Co-op wrestling program with Tech High School
Granite City Baptist Academy Photo #4 - 2017 Accelerated Christian Education International Student Convention participants, Indiana PA
Granite City Baptist Academy Photo #5 - Indiana PA: students competed in Athletics, Speech/Drama, and Vocal/Instrumental Music
Granite City Baptist Academy Photo #6 - The Academy is host annually for the Minnesota Association of Christian Schools Track Meet, in which the Academy students compete with a number of schools in the Mid-west.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Granite City Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
Campus Size
12 acres

Student Body

Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Church subsidizes Academy. Fee for 2nd & 3rd child is less; no fee after 3rd child.
Admissions Director
Dr Dennis D Campbell

Sports

School Notes

  • Granite City Baptist Academy in Saint Cloud, MN, serves 25 coed students from prekindergarten through 12th grade in a small city setting.
  • Founded in 1979, the school follows a Baptist religious affiliation and uses the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum.
  • The school maintains a studentteacher ratio of 8:1 with 3 teachers, 90% of whom hold advanced degrees, and an average class size of 10.
  • Annual tuition is $2,000, ranking the school among the more affordable private K12 education options in Minnesota.
  • Located on a 12acre campus, Granite City Baptist Academy enforces a formal dress code and is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Granite City Baptist Academy cost?
Granite City Baptist Academy's tuition is approximately $2,000 for private students.
What sports does Granite City Baptist Academy offer?
Granite City Baptist Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling.
What is Granite City Baptist Academy's ranking?
Granite City Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Granite City Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for Granite City Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Stearns County, MN is $6,103 for elementary schools and $9,176 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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