About the School
- M C Bennett Holiness School in Gary, IN offers co–ed instruction exclusively for 5th grade in a central city setting with a Pentecostal religious affiliation.
- The school has an enrollment where 100% of students are represented by people of color, reflecting local community diversity.
- There are 3 total teachers at the school, resulting in a student–teacher ratio based on total enrollment.
- M C Bennett Holiness School operates as a regular elementary program with no membership associations listed.
- The school is one of several private options in Gary, providing focused grade–level education within the local urban environment.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for M C Bennett Holiness School?
The application deadline for M C Bennett Holiness School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to M C Bennett Holiness School is Mizpah Sda School (2.2 miles away)
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Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2350 Jefferson St
Gary, IN 46407
(215) 535-5995
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 32 students
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
3931 Broadway
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 884-1970
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: K-7 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
4700 E 7th Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-9705
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2350 Jefferson St
Gary, IN 46407
(215) 535-5995
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 32 students
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
826 N. Harvey St.
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 922-8428
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Baptist
8720 Orchard Dr
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-1314
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2350 Jefferson St
Gary, IN 46407
(215) 535-5995
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 32 students
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: K-7 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
4700 E 7th Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-9705
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: K-4 | 39 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1150 W 49th Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-5031
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2350 Jefferson St
Gary, IN 46407
(215) 535-5995
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 32 students
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
3931 Broadway
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 884-1970
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8600 Cline Ave
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-4804
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kerkstra Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
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9/
Top 20%10
14950 Laramie Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2860
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2860
9189.1 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Nathan Hale Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5220 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-6690
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-6690
9189.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5030 Imperial Dr
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 481-7424
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 481-7424
9189.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5151 149th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2964
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2964
9189.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rich Township Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
9189.2 miles
Gr: 10-12
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