Marmion Academy vs. Benet Academy
Should you attend Marmion Academy or Benet Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Marmion Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Benet Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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School History
Overview
Marmion Academy is a college preparatory school. Its mission is the education of young men in leadership skills and a value-based liberal arts education, founded on the Roman Catholic Faith and the Benedictine tradition of a desire for God and a love for learning.
To accomplish this, Marmion strives to build a community of skilled and dedicated educators, and talented and receptive students.
Parents, teachers, support staff, alumni and students work together to foster respect for each person and to develop God-given talents.
Benet Academy is a four year, college preparatory, co-educational, Catholic high school located in Lisle, IL.
Benet provides religious instruction and opportunities for prayer and reflection that nurture the faith life of the faculty and students; a devoted and demanding staff offers the support and attention necessary for academic excellence and distinction; and a wide range of extracurricular activities seeks to develop the social and personal skills of each student.
The mission of Benet Academy, as a Catholic, Benedictine, college preparatory high school, is to provide a disciplined educational environment that fosters the on-going religious, intellectual and social development of all members of the Benet family.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1933
1887
Students Body
Total Students
511 students
1265 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
119
343
Grade 10 Students
129
304
Grade 11 Students
136
303
Grade 12 Students
127
315
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
67 teachers
Average Class Size
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24
Number of AP Classes
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20
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
19:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$15,950
