St. Benedict Catholic School serves 109 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Other special emphasis association(s).
The student:teacher of St. Benedict Catholic School is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Acceptance rate: 40%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Benedict Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1921
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 10, 2025
School Motto
Inspiring young lives to pray, serve, lead, and succeed.
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of St. Benedict Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Benedict Catholic School is 40%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. St. Benedict Catholic School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Alabama with low acceptance rates.
What is St. Benedict Catholic School's ranking?
St. Benedict Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Benedict Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Benedict Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 7/24/2015
SBCS has a peer helper program that is the same program throughout all the public schools. This program is a great tool to help the middle school age help with the younger students. We along with Bayside are the only private schools that has this program and it has been wonderful!! My daughter is tutored by one of the peer helpers and it has helped her in several ways.
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