St. Benedict Elementary School (Closed 2006)

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 Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
173 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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).

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