St. Benedict Preparatory School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
3900 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60618
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- Growing: enrollment up 194% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
St. Benedict Preparatory School is a Catholic diocesan school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 550 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. Enrollment has grown about 194% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 550
- Teachers
- 51.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 282 girls, 268 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- 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 Preparatory School
What grades does St. Benedict Preparatory School serve?
St. Benedict Preparatory School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Benedict Preparatory School?
About 550 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Benedict Preparatory School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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