The Benedictine School (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

14299 Benedictine Lane
Ridgely, MD 21660

The Benedictine School is a co-ed day and residential school for individuals ages 5-21 with intellectual disabilities, autism and multiple disabilities.

Selected in 2011 as a"School of Excellence" by the National Association of Special Education Teachers, we supplement our comprehensive and well-intergrated educational and residential program with special services, including:psychological, social work, counseling, behavior management, vocational/transitional, speech/language, assistive technology, occupational/physical therapy, 24 hour nursing, medication management, library/media, art, computer training/lab, adaptive physical education, aquatics, home economics, and leisure education and training.

We address the needs of the "whole person" to maximize vocational and community living independence and to develop a contributing member of society.

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked MD School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 67 students
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Benedictine School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1959

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

67 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 38%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

98%

Average Class Size

6 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
khaki pants, Benedictine School shirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

varies per yr. and per services

Admissions Director

Hon Yin Eubanks

Admissions Associate

Gail Newell

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

Basketball, Soccer, Swimming

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

photography club

School Notes

see our website at www.benschool.org

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are The Benedictine School often compared to?

The Benedictine Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baltimore Lab School by visitors of our site.

What sports does The Benedictine School offer?

The Benedictine School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Swimming.

What is The Benedictine School's ranking?

The Benedictine School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for The Benedictine School?

The application deadline for The Benedictine School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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