St. Benedict School

165 Bethany Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733

www.stbenedictholmdel.org

The primary goal of St. Benedict School is to assist each child in discovering his or her own unique gifts.

We strive to create an environment which stresses the importance of the individual within the context of the community and to promote a positive image for each child.

St. Benedict School fosters a contemporary, enriched academic environment providing a disciplined program of study for girls and boys from kindergarten through Grade 8, in the warmth of a Christian classroom community.

Each student is encouraged to accept the challenges of being a Christian in an ever-changing world.

Quick Stats (2021)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Students: 448 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,400
Application Deadline: Jan. 30 / rolling

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Middle School Association

Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

448 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

26%

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
(School Uniform)

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline

Jan. 30 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,400

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Academic Team, Ambassadors, Animation Club, Bowling League, Builders Club, Chess Club, Girls' Outdoor Adventure, Math Team, Mission Club, Page Turners Book Club, Rosary Club, Student Council, Yearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Drama Club, Girls' Jam, School Choir

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School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

This is a fantastic school. A quality education. They have a special ex coordinator and they work with you to accommodate your children's needs.

- Posted by Parent - Koukl

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Quick Stats (2021)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Students: 448 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,400
Application Deadline: Jan. 30 / rolling

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Monmouth County, NJ is $14,357 for elementary schools and $18,433 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Monmouth County, NJ is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).