The Benedictine School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MD School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 67 students
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Benedictine School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1959

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

67 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

98%

Average Class Size

6 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

khaki pants, Benedictine School shirt

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)
Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

varies per yr. and per services

Admissions Director

Hon Yin Eubanks

Admissions Associate

Gail Newell

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

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BasketballSoccer

Swimming

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

photography club

School Notes

The Benedictine School is a co-ed day and residential school for individuals ages 5-21 with intellectual disabilities, autism and multiple disabilities.
Selected in 2011 as a"School of Excellence" by the National Association of Special Education Teachers, we supplement our comprehensive and well-intergrated educational and residential program with special services, including:psychological, social work, counseling, behavior management, vocational/transitional, speech/language, assistive technology, occupational/physical therapy, 24 hour nursing, medication management, library/media, art, computer training/lab, adaptive physical education, aquatics, home economics, and leisure education and training.
We address the needs of the "whole person" to maximize vocational and community living independence and to develop a contributing member of society.

see our website at www.benschool.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are The Benedictine School often compared to?

The Benedictine School is often viewed alongside schools like Baltimore Lab School by visitors of our site.

What sports does The Benedictine School offer?

The Benedictine School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Swimming.

What is The Benedictine School's ranking?

The Benedictine School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for The Benedictine School?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Maryland is $16,048 for elementary schools and $20,820 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Maryland is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).