The Benedictine School

14299 Benedictine Lane, Ridgely, MD, 21660-0216
Tel: (410)634-2112
Grades: K - 12 | 80 students
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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.

School Overview:
The Benedictine School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Council for Exceptional Children
National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1959
Student Body
Total Students 80 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 15% (MD School Avg.: 34%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 98%
Average Class Size 6 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(khaki pants, Benedictine School shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes varies per yr. and per services
Admissions Director Cindy Thornton
Admissions Associate Gail Newell
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Soccer
Swimming
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 1 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
photography club

School Notes:

  • see our website at www.benschool.org

    • Profile last updated: 07/26/2011

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Nearby Schools:

The Benedictine School
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
Wesleyan Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 8.3 mi. away
The Gunston School
Gr. 9-12 | 8.3 mi. away
Wye River Upper School
Gr. 9-12 | 10.5 mi. away
Eastern Shore Junior Academy
Gr. K-12 | 13.2 mi. away
Coopers Corner School
Gr. 2-9 | 15.1 mi. away

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