St. Benedict Catholic School serves the four churches in the recenlty-merged parish of St. Benedict-Atchison.
Through a well-balanced curriculum, emphasizing mind, body and spirit, instruction targets the necessary tools to master academic, social and technological skills.
SBCS is accredited by the State of Kansas and AdvancEd.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
216 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We are a tithing school. Parents tithe to the local parish.
Admissions Director
Diane Liebsch
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Student Council
School Notes
- Admission Guidelines Admission is offered to anyone wishing a Catholic education. No student will be denied admission because of race or sex. All families entering the school system must register at the school office or during spring registration. A physical exam including vision, hearing, speech and dental is encouraged for all children entering a Kansas school for the first time. A record of immunization on an official form must be presented by all students entering a Kansas school for the first time. Kansas law requires that a child be six years of age on or before the first day of September in order to enter first grade. All non-Catholic students will be admitted upon the condition that parents of the applicant are willing to pay tuition, and that the principal has determined that there is enough classroom space available in the applicant's grade.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Benedict Catholic School often compared to?
St. Benedict Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Ascension School, Trinity Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Benedict Catholic School offer?
St. Benedict Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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).
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