Benedictine College Preparatory
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Richmond, VA
12829 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23238
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in Richmond
- 95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 88% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
Benedictine College Preparatory is an independent Catholic school in Richmond, Virginia, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 523 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 88% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The school reports that about 95% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 523
- Teachers
- 43.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 232 girls, 291 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Richmond
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 95% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 50% of Catholic high schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 10 Catholic high schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- Association of Military Colleges and Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Benedictine College Preparatory whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Benedictine College Preparatory
What grades does Benedictine College Preparatory serve?
Benedictine College Preparatory serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Benedictine College Preparatory?
About 523 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Benedictine College Preparatory?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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