St. Benedict Joseph Labre School (Closed 2006)

9425 117th Street
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
St. Benedict Joseph Labre School in South Richmond Hill, NY, serves 316 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
The school operates as a co–educational Catholic initution and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
With 12 teachers, the udent–teacher ratio at this New York Catholic K–8 private school is 26:1.
Approximately 96% of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the local community.
Families seeking a Catholic education in South Richmond Hill can consider this school offering elementary and middle school programs.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
316 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
St. Benedict Joseph Labre School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 13:1

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 Joseph Labre School?
The application deadline for St. Benedict Joseph Labre School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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