St. Benilde School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 297 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,565
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Benilde School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Benilde School
Nursery	31
Pre-K	39
Kind	30
1	26
2	31
3	28
4	28
5	27
6	29
7	28

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia/ Processing Disorders/ Autism/ Mild Learning Differences/ Language-based disorders

Year Founded

1968

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1999

Student Body

Total Students

297 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

35%

Average Class Size

21 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform required

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,565

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% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Micki Andry

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$50 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

CheeringCross Country

Flag FootballFootball

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Altar ServersScouts

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirDrama Club

School Notes

St. Benilde School has been providing children with the best education grounded in Catholic faith and values since 1968. SBS alumni continue to excel today, with many ranking at or near the top of their high school class each and every year. We are a family of educators, parents, and students committed to forming servant leaders for the 21st century.

School Motto: ‘He did common things in an uncommon way.’
School Mascot: Benny Benilde

Our Catholic School is committed to providing an educational foundation which focuses on spiritual, academic, physical and social development, so that our students will grow to know, love and serve God, family and community. The philosophy of St. Benilde School is based on the premise that our school shares in the great mission of the church to reveal Christ to the world. We recognize the dignity of each student as a unique individual, made in the image of god and destined for eternal life. As an educational community our intent is to enable our students, through a challenging curriculum, to reach their full potential as Christian individuals committed to serving God, family and community. In today's world of ever-changing technology, we strive to create an environment conducive to the spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth of each student entrusted to our care. In the power of Christ, with Mary the Mother of God as our model, we endeavor to benefit from the past , to live the present to the fullest, and to prepare for the future.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Benilde School cost?

St. Benilde School's tuition is approximately $6,565 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Benilde School?

The acceptance rate of St. Benilde School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. Benilde School offer?

St. Benilde School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for St. Benilde School?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 7/24/2015

St. Benilde School provides the type of nurturing, loving family environment I want for my children. I have a child who is gifted and a child on the other end of the spectrum, and both receive the loving care they need to grow in faith, hope, and love. I highly recommend this school!

- Posted by Parent - mattd

5 7/24/2015

My son is 4 years old and participated in the PreK-2 program as well as the PreK-3 program. We''ve been thouroughly impressed by the loving, caring environment that is present at St. Benilde. We have truly felt like part of a family there and plan for our son and any future children to go to St. Benilde through the 7th grade. The teachers treat the kids as they would their own. --Nicole Harris Spiller

- Posted by Parent - Thequ

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