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Benilde-St Margaret's School

5.00 (3 reviews)
2501 Highway 100 Minneapolis, MN 55416
Tel: (952) 927-4176
www.bsmschool.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Yearly Tuition: $18,500
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo #1 - Our graduating class leaves with the skills and confidence to succeed in college and life.
Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo #2 - Our small class size allows for students to have more dedicated attention and engaging discussions with classmates.
Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo #3 - Faith is a personal experience and one which Benilde-St. Margaret's supports with compassion and understanding for each student wherever they are on their faith journey in life.
Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo #4 - Our middle school atmosphere pushes students to be at their best in a supportive and inclusive environment where they are named, known, and loved.
Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo #5 - Our college prep classes in the high school challenges students to think, discover, and apply the knowledge so they are well prepared for life after graduation.
Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo #6 - There's always something to cheer about at BSM - with over 70 athletic and co-curricular opportunities for students in grades 6 through 12.
Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo #7 - Spend time with friends at BSM, these are people who will be there for you throughout your life, because once a Red Knight, always a Red Knight.
Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo #8 - Students at BSM have opportunities for creative expression with our performing and visual arts programs.
Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo #9 - What do you want to create today? Our engineering lab is full of potential, and a space where you can bring your ideas and enthusiasm to life.
Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo #10 - The world is our classroom at BSM. Science classes routinely explore the outdoors and our co-curricular program includes trout fishing adventures.
Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo #11 - The BSM Parent Association is a great group of people who have fun together while supporting programs and activities throughout the school year.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Yearly Tuition: $18,500
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

Benilde-St Margaret's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
AP Courses
Most AP courses offered
Sports offered
Most sports offered
Extra-curric.
Most extracurriculars offered

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
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School Motto
Pietas, Veritas, Scientia (Duty, Truth, Knowledge)

Student Body

Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
21 students
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Number of AP Courses
25 courses
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP 2-D Art and Design/DrawingAP 3-D Art and Design
AP African American StudiesAP Biology
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP ChemistryAP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science PrinciplesAP English Literature and Composition
AP Environmental ScienceAP European History
AP French Language and CultureAP Human Geography
AP Language and CompositionAP Microeconomics
AP Physics 1AP Research: Biomedical Science III
AP Seminar: Biomedical Science IIAP Spanish Language and Culture
AP Spanish Literature and CultureAP Statistics
AP US Government & PoliticsAP US History
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,500
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Tuition Notes
High school tuition $16,510 Middle school tuition $19,275 International students $24,275
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,000
Admissions Director
Betsy Van Cleve
Admissions Associate
Julie McDonald
Application URL
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
42 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Advanced Competitive ScienceApotheosis
Biomedical ClubChess Club
DebateDECA
Engineering ClubEucharistic Ministers
Guatemala Mission TripHistory Club
Knight Errant NewspaperKnightline
Knowledge BowlLego League
Link CrewMath League
Medical ClubMock Trial
Model United NationsNational Arts Honor Society
National Honor SocietyNational World Language Honor Society
Peer MinistryRed Knight Volunteer Corps
Robotics SquadSpeech
Student CouncilWorld Language Honor Society
Yearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
BandConcert Choir
DramaLiturgical Choir
One Act PlayOrchestra
Pop Choir


Recreational Athletic Programs:
BowlingClay Target Team
E SportsSailing Club
Ski and Snowboard ClubTable Tennis

School Notes

  • Benilde-St. Margaret's is a Catholic co-educational school in St. Louis Park, MN, serving students in grades 6-12. Small class sizes ensure every BSM student is seen, known, supported, and challenged to discover their strengths and passions.
  • Experience learning that inspires: Innovative academics, vibrant arts, and hands-on engineering labs spark curiosity and prepare Red Knights to thrive in college, and in life.
  • Faith. Leadership. Community. Students grow through service, leadership, athletics, and activities-building confidence, character, and connections that last a lifetime.
  • Benilde-St. Margaret's is a dynamic Catholic learning community providing each student with opportunities to discover, think, and embrace new ideas. They will learn the value of respecting differences, serving those less fortunate, and creating their own path forward. This holistic approach guides the work of each BSM teacher and staff and administration member because we strive to educate,empower, andinspire every student.
  • Each student attains goals in their own unique way, and our small school experience provides big opportunities within a right-sized community.From the first day a student arrives at Benilde-St. Margaret`s, they will embark on a journey harnessing their energy and interests to build the academic, social, and faith-based skills to thrive in school and after graduation.
  • BSM provides your student with the academics, athletics, and activitiesthat you would have in a large public school, yet with that small school attention, offering support, flexibility and momentum to go beyond the ordinary in new ways.
  • Each student will spend their day with BSM students from other grades, sharing experiences and moments to bond, while learning from older role models who pass along the virtues and values of what it means to be a Red Knight.
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Benilde-St Margaret's School cost?
Benilde-St Margaret's School's tuition is approximately $18,500 for private students.
What sports does Benilde-St Margaret's School offer?
Benilde-St Margaret's School offers 28 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, E-sports, Figure Skating, Flag Football, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Paddle Tennis, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling. Benilde-St Margaret's School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for most sports offered.
What is Benilde-St Margaret's School's ranking?
Benilde-St Margaret's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Benilde-St Margaret's School?
The application deadline for Benilde-St Margaret's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
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BSM is a fantastic school that provides not only excellence in academic or athletics programs but a strong and supportive Christian environment for the enrichment of Catholics teenagers.
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5  
Awesome school - it's well worth the cost of tuition. The teachers and principal really care about each student.
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5  
Amazing school. Really nice people and teachers. You can really connect with the teachers. They are all very friendly and you feel it is really easy to talk to them about questions.
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