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St. Benedict Catholic School

Parish school · Grades K–8

Garfield Heights, OH

13633 Rockside Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2019–20

In Garfield Heights, Ohio, St. Benedict Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 421 students attend, with roughly 19 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 17% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Cleveland. The school day runs about 7 hours, 166 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
421
Teachers
22 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
19.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 240 girls, 181 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
166 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    359’19–20379’21–22421’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    K49
    147
    248
    344
    449
    548
    649
    746
    841

    Student body

    Black65%
    White15%
    Two or more races12%
    Hispanic or Latino8%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

    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.

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    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?

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    Questions about St. Benedict Catholic School

    What grades does St. Benedict Catholic School serve?

    St. Benedict Catholic School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Benedict Catholic School?

    About 421 students, with 19 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. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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