St. Benedict School serves 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of St. Benedict School is 24:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Benedict School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
367 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Carole Arbolino
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Benedict School often compared to?
St. Benedict School is often viewed alongside schools like Villa Maria Academy by visitors of our site.
What is St. Benedict School's ranking?
St. Benedict School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Benedict School?
The application deadline for St. Benedict School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Benedict School located?
St. Benedict School is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 15 other private schools located in East Bronx.
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The nearest high school to St. Benedict School is Msgr Scanlan High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph's School For The Deaf (0.6 miles away)
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3335 Country Club Rd
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Bronx, NY 10461
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(718) 519-8884
Bronx, NY 10469
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Mount St. Michael Academy
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(718) 515-6400
Bronx, NY 10466
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3335 Country Club Rd
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
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Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 792-3688
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 792-3688
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Gr: PK-8 | 429 students
St. Helena School
(Catholic)
2050 Benedict Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-3234
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-3234
1.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 238 students
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Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 597-3232
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(347) 445-6479
Bronx, NY 10461
(347) 445-6479
1.8 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 84 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(718) 824-3260
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
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Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 792-3688
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 792-3688
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students
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Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 597-3232
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(718) 597-3232
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(718) 652-1830
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(718) 828-9000
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 828-9000
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Msgr Scanlan High School
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Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 430-0100
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 430-0100
0.8 miles
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(718) 824-3260
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
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Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greek American Institute Of New York
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Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 823-2393
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 823-2393
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Preston High School
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2780 Schurz Ave
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 863-9134
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 863-9134
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Msgr Scanlan High School
(Catholic)
915 Hutchinson River Pkwy
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 430-0100
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 430-0100
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Preston High School
All-girls (Catholic)
2780 Schurz Ave
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 863-9134
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 863-9134
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Raymond High School For Boys
All-boys (Catholic)
2151 Saint Raymonds Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 824-5050
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 824-5050
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Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1725 Castle Hill Avenue
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 824-4220
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 824-4220
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1734 Williamsbridge Road
Bronx, NY 10461
(347) 445-6479
Bronx, NY 10461
(347) 445-6479
1.8 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 84 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. Joseph's School For The Deaf
Special Education School
1000 Hutchinson River Parkway
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 828-9000
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 828-9000
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 6 students Acceptance rate listed
3335 Country Club Rd
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greek American Institute Of New York
(Greek Orthodox)
3573 Bruckner Blvd
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 823-2393
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 823-2393
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
2962 Harding Ave
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 892-5359
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 892-5359
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
2872 Saint Theresa Ave
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 792-3688
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 792-3688
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph's School For The Deaf
Special Education School
1000 Hutchinson River Parkway
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 828-9000
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 828-9000
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 6 students Acceptance rate listed
3335 Country Club Rd
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greek American Institute Of New York
(Greek Orthodox)
3573 Bruckner Blvd
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 823-2393
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 823-2393
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
2962 Harding Ave
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 892-5359
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 892-5359
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
2872 Saint Theresa Ave
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 792-3688
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 792-3688
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
I.s. 75 Frank D Paulo
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 701-6343
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 701-6343
9367.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
P.s. 4 Maurice Wollin
(Math: 65% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
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200 Nedra Lane
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 984-1197
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 984-1197
9367.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 862 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
P.s. 42 Eltingville
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Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 984-3800
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 984-3800
9367.7 miles
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Rank:
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Staten Island, NY 10311
(347) 855-2238
Staten Island, NY 10311
(347) 855-2238
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I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
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Rank:
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Top 20%10
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Staten Island, NY 10308
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