Our mission: Academic Excellence with a Christian Perspective First Baptist School offers a high standard, coeducational college preparartory program for grades K3 to 12. The school provides academic excellence with a Christian perspective and recognizes the importance of educating mind, body, and spirit. Students are challenged in a nurtuing environment by a talented and caring faculty. The campus, located in the heart of the historic district of downtown Charleston, offers a unique surrounding steeped in resources.