St. Benedict School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Amherst, NY
3980 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 117% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Amherst since at least 2011
In Amherst, New York, St. Benedict School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 325 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 117% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Buffalo. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 325
- Teachers
- 25.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 164 girls, 161 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Buffalo
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 School
What grades does St. Benedict School serve?
St. Benedict School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Benedict School?
About 325 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Benedict School?
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