Academy Of St. Benedict The African (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 246 students
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Academy Of St. Benedict The African ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Academy Of St. Benedict The African
Pre-K	30
Kind	25
1	25
2	25
3	25
4	25
5	25
6	22
7	22
8	22

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Pre-K has the most students with 30, while grades 6 through 8 are smaller at 22 each.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Learning differences

Year Founded

1901

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Student Body

Total Students

246 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Most families pay about $200/per month/per student.

% on Financial Aid

99%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Farrand

Admissions Associate

Lucia Botello

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Fight Like a GirlGirls Who Code Club

School Notes

The Academy of St. Benedict is located in the heart of the Englewood Community on the South Side of Chicago.
The Archdiocesan elementary schools carry the name of St. Benedict, an African patron whose humility and extraordinary powers as a spiritual director caused him to be made superior.
The Academy, throughout its evolution, carries his name proudly and has never lost sight of its mission-- to provide superior education and a safe haven for the children of its neighborhood.
St. Benedict is a school where children can learn in a positive and nurturing environment.
The Academy of St. Benedict the African believes that a Catholic Christian education aims to develop the total child, spiritually, socially, intellectually, emotionally, and physically. To support a student's entire development, the Academy adopts several role models, parents, teachers, religious leaders, and friends.
St. Benedict welcomes all students.
Tuition assistance is available!
AFC/CCAP is accepted for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds, as well as for before and aftercare for older students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Academy Of St. Benedict The African offer?

Academy Of St. Benedict The African offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Flag Football.

What is Academy Of St. Benedict The African's ranking?

Academy Of St. Benedict The African ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Academy Of St. Benedict The African?

The application deadline for Academy Of St. Benedict The African is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Academy Of St. Benedict The African located?

Academy Of St. Benedict The African is located in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in West Englewood.

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