Saint Benedict is an elementary school presenting the three-fold mission of the Church.
To witness the message of Jesus To build a community with Jesus Christ at the center To serve God's people through love, support, and prayer The school strives through its curriculum to enable the students to become holistic individuals through a quality education with instruction in the truths and values of the Catholic Faith.
Celebrating our common Faith we begin each day with prayer, participate in religion classes and attend Mass regularly.
We also aim to develop in our students a strong, positive appreciation of gentleness and sensitivity.
Recognizing that parents are the primary educators of their children, we stand ready to work together to strengthen Christian attitudes, so that what we teach in School will be nurtured in the home.
The Goals of Saint Benedict School are To assist parents in the development of a strong Catholic Faith for their children, To maintain high academic standards while integrating Gospel values, To provide a Catholic environment which will allow for academic excellence according to each individual's potential, To offer a low student to teacher ratio, To keep parents well informed with frequent parent-teacher communications, To keep tuition to a minimal cost to parents.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 109 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 Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is our goal.
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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 Northern Cambria Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Benedict School's ranking?
St. Benedict School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
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).
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