St. Benedict Catholic School in Elberta, AL serves 109 co–ed udents in grades K–8 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1921, the school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 9:1 with an average class size of 12, supported by 12 faculty members.
Tuition affordability is reflected in an acceptance rate of 40%, with 32% of the udent body representing diverse racial backgrounds.
Among private schools in Alabama,. Benedict ranks in the top 20% for having one of the lowe acceptance rates and the longest history.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 25%
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
School Notes
- School Motto: Inspiring young lives to pray, serve, lead, and succeed.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Benedict Catholic School is Berean Baptist Christian School (6.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Good Shepherd Lutheran School (6.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
24933 Oak St
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 987-1966
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 987-1966
6.3 miles
Gr: K | 16 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berean Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
27040 Hwy 98 E
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5162
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5162
6.9 miles
Gr: 5-10 | 4 students
Snook Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
18930 County Road 28
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
17395 State Highway 104
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5043
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5043
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students
St. Patrick Catholic School![St. Patrick Catholic School Photo - Christmas Program 2012]( "St. Patrick Catholic School Photo - Christmas Program 2012")
(Catholic)
23070 Hwy 59 North
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-7395
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-7395
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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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