The Benjamin School

11000 Ellison Wilson Road, North Palm Beach, FL, 33408-0334
Tel: (561)472-3451
Grades: NS - 12 | 1085 students
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The mission of The Benjamin School is to provide a challenging college preparatory education to a diverse student body in a structured, nurturing community environment. The School motivates students to master the skills of learning, communicating and evaluating choices and encourages them to grow intellectually, socially, morally, aesthetically, and physically to their fullest individual potential.  Benjamin inspires its students to develop a coherent set of values that includes love of learning, personal responsibility, self-motivation, concern for others and a commitment to serve society.

School Overview:
The Benjamin School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Learning Programs Supported yes
Year Founded 1960
Student Body
Total Students 1085 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 12% (FL School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 141 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 17 students
Number of AP Courses 23 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus AB
Calculus BC Chemistry
Comparative Government Computer Science
English Language English Literature
European History French Language
Human Geography Macro Economics
Mandarin Chinese Micro Economics
Music Theory Photography
Physics Spanish Language
Spanish Literature Statistics
Studio Art U.S. Government
U.S. History
Average SAT score 1778
Average ACT score 27
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(uniform - khakis and uniform shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1
Tuition Notes The tuition range for the 2012-2013 school year is $7420 - $23720
% on Financial Aid 19%
Average Financial Aid Grant $10,691
Acceptance Rate 92%
Admissions Director Mary Lou Primm
Admissions Associate Cherie Fromson
Sports
Total Sports Offered 17 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Cheering
Cross Country Dance
Diving Football
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 1 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Over 35 Clubs/Organizations

School Notes:

  • We are committed to excellence in academics, athletics, the arts, and community service and offer a college preparatory Pre-K3 through 12 independent education second to none.  Need-based financial assistance is available.  Please call or email our admission team (phone: 561-472-3451; email: admission@thebenjaminschool.org) to schedule a personal tour of our two beautiful, state-of-the-art campuses.  We look forward to sharing our story with you.   

    • Profile last updated: 11/01/2012

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Nearby Schools:

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St Clare School
Gr. K-9 | 1.1 mi. away
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