St. Benedict Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Atchison, KS
201 Unity St, Atchison, KS 66002
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Atchison since at least 2011
St. Benedict Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Atchison, Kansas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 202 students and around 13 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Kansas City. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 186 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 202
- Teachers
- 15.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 85 girls, 117 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Kansas City
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 186 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.
- Compared with 70 Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Kansas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Benedict Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Tax Credit for Low Income Students Scholarship Program · 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 St. Benedict Catholic School
What grades does St. Benedict Catholic School serve?
St. Benedict Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Benedict Catholic School?
About 202 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Benedict Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Kansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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