About the School
- St. Benedict Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA serves 173 udents from kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
- The co–educational Catholic school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 19:1 with 9 teachers on staff.
- The school's grade span includes elementary and middle school levels, providing a continuous K–8 education.
- Benedict Elementary operates within Philadelphia's urban community and is affiliated with the Catholic religious tradition.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
173 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Benedict Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Benedict Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Benedict Elementary School is Hope Church School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Adelaide Educational Center (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mt. Airy Christian Day School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God in Christ)
6401 Ogontz Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 276-2990
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-5 | 15 students
Christian
6100 N 21st St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 844-5000
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
Baptist
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
2106 Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Christian
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Christian
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1
Special Education School
1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 5-11 | 54 students
1329 W Cheltenham Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 535-5780
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,157 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 74
Friends
31 W Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-5 | 15 students
Christian
6100 N 21st St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 844-5000
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
Baptist
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
2106 Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Christian
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Catholic
7105 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God in Christ)
6401 Ogontz Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 276-2990
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
Baptist
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
2106 Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Christian
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Catholic
7105 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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3601 Jefferson Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
9308.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
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Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Washington Street Extensi
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
9308.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,084 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
9308.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Brandywine High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
9308.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Carrcroft Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
503 Crest Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165
9309 miles
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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