St. Benedict The Moor School (2026-27 Profile)

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Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 172 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Benedict The Moor School
Kind	17
1	14
2	14
3	15
4	19
5	22
6	26
7	25
8	20

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Year Founded

1946

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School Motto

To sing is to praise God twice!

Student Body

Total Students

172 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 50%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Washington, rooted in Gospel values and the teaching mission of the Catholic Church, are learning communities of faith and service dedicated to educational equity and excellence for all students.
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic School offers excellence in Catholic education where high academic standards are maintained within a faith filled, value centered learning environment.
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic School believes in teaching the whole child, focusing on intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical, emotional and social growth.
The St. Benedict the Moor learning community endeavors to instill in each child a sense of self-worth and confidence as a student, a person and a child of God.
This is evidenced as our students demonstrate their integrity, commitment, respect, compassion and service to others.

The Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Washington, rooted in Gospel values and the teaching mission of the Catholic Church, are learning communities of faith and service dedicated to educational equity and excellence for all students.
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic School offers excellence in Catholic education where high academic standards are maintained within a faith filled, value centered learning environment.
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic School believes in teaching the whole child, focusing on intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical, emotional and social growth.
The St. Benedict the Moor learning community endeavors to instill in each child a sense of self-worth and confidence as a student, a person and a child of God.
This is evidenced as our students demonstrate their integrity, commitment, respect, compassion and service to others.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for St. Benedict The Moor School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Benedict The Moor School located?

St. Benedict The Moor School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 11 other private schools located in Northeast Washington.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 1/24/2025

I attended St. Benedict the Moor from kindergarten through 8th grade. I was one of the first students to attend St. Benedict when it opened in 1962. I had the best education of my entire life at St. Benedict. The Sisters of Providence, the only Black Order of Nuns, were responsible for our religious and academic education. As well as the Jesuit Order of Priests. I graduated in 1971 from St. Benedict. We had to apply for acceptance into a Catholic high school. I was accepted at Immaculate Conception Academy (ICA) and graduated in 1975. Unfortunately, now St. Benedict is closed. I have such good memories and life lessons.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Tuwana

5 3/10/2023

I attended St Benedict from grades 1-3 in the early 70s. Sister Dorothy Yancy was my first teacher and many of the values and habits I hold today came from her. I Learned to excel academically and to love the Lord simultaneously through the close-knit family that was our school. Our teachers encouraged us to achieve excellence. I am glad I had my start at St. Benedict the Moor.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Danielle Griggs Davis

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