St. Benedict Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Elberta, AL
12786 Illinois St, Elberta, AL 36530
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Alabama
- Serving families in Elberta since at least 2011
In Elberta, Alabama, St. Benedict Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 97 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Alabama. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Mobile. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 97
- Teachers
- 14.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 40 girls, 57 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Mobile
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Alabama (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Alabama.
- Compared with 23 Catholic elementary schools in Alabama.
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 Alabama
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.
- CHOOSE Act education savings accounts · Education savings account
- Alabama Accountability Act scholarship 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 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 97 students, with 7 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. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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