St. Benedict School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bronx, NY
1016 Edison Ave, Bronx, NY 10465
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Bronx since at least 2011
In Bronx, New York, St. Benedict School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 255 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New York. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 255
- Teachers
- 15 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 145 girls, 110 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New York
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 78% 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 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?
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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 255 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Benedict School?
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