St. Benedict School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Seattle, WA
4811 Wallingford Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
St. Benedict School is a Catholic diocesan school in Seattle, Washington, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 186 students and around 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 186
- Teachers
- 15.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 95 girls, 91 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Seattle
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 57% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington (12 students per teacher).
- Larger than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
- Compared with 72 Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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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 186 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Benedict School?
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