Benedict Day School

Benedict Day School serves 180 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Benedict Day School is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,900
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Campus Size
30

Student Body

Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Benedict Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Cecile Oliver - Current student at Isodore Newman School, holds leadership roles such as cheer captain and track captain. -
    • Clay Thames - Alumnus of Baylor School, current student at Yale University, was Student Body President. -
    • Harrison Foxworth - Valedictorian of Columbia High School and current student at Ole Miss. -
    • Grace Hester - Pre-med double major in biology and chemistry at William Carey University. -
    • Stella Bertram - Senior Beta President and Mu Alpha Theta President. -
    • Carson Oliver - Student at Vanderbilt University, majoring in English. -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Benedict Day School cost?
Benedict Day School's tuition is approximately $8,900 for private students.
What schools are Benedict Day School often compared to?
Benedict Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Lamar Christian School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Benedict Day School?
Benedict Day School famous alumni include: Cecile Oliver - Current student at Isodore Newman School, holds leadership roles such as cheer captain and track captain., Clay Thames - Alumnus of Baylor School, current student at Yale University, was Student Body President., Harrison Foxworth - Valedictorian of Columbia High School and current student at Ole Miss., Grace Hester - Pre-med double major in biology and chemistry at William Carey University., Stella Bertram - Senior Beta President and Mu Alpha Theta President. and Carson Oliver - Student at Vanderbilt University, majoring in English..
When is the application deadline for Benedict Day School?
The application deadline for Benedict Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,900
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $11,088 for elementary schools and $11,640 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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