Accreditation & Affiliation
Accredited with Distinction
Fourth Baptist Christian School is accredited by the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS), a nationally recognized accrediting agency, locally recognized by the State of Minnesota.
Professional Affiliations
FBCS is a member of the following organizations:
MACS
Minnesota Association of Christian Schools
A state-level association supporting Christian schools across Minnesota through fine arts festivals, athletics, academic competitions, and professional development.
AACS
American Association of Christian Schools
A nationally recognized accrediting agency, locally recognized by the State of Minnesota. FBCS is accredited by the AACS.
Current Status
Full Accreditation with Distinction
FBCS holds full AACS accreditation with distinction through 2030, awarded in June 2023 following a comprehensive peer review process.
Accreditation History
Full Accreditation with Distinction
After completing a rigorous self-study process, FBCS hosted a team of educators for a peer review on May 1–3, 2023. The visiting team recommended FBCS for full accreditation, with distinction, to the AACS Accreditation Commission. The official announcement was made at the June 16th AACS Accreditation meeting. This accreditation is good for seven years.
5-Year Accreditation Renewal with Distinction
An AACS Accreditation team revisited FBCS for our 5-year accreditation renewal. FBCS was recommended for a five-year accreditation with 'distinction.' This honor was given because our school received 'exemplary' ratings for more than two of the twelve accreditation standards — a difficult achievement and a significant honor.
"The Lord continues to bless our school — let's be careful to give Him the praise for it. Thank you for your continued support and prayers."