St. Benedict the Moor School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Pittsburgh, PA
631 Watt St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of 17 Catholic schools in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, St. Benedict the Moor School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 130 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 130
- Teachers
- 11 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 72 girls, 58 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Pittsburgh
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Benedict the Moor School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about St. Benedict the Moor School
What grades does St. Benedict the Moor School serve?
St. Benedict the Moor School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Benedict the Moor School?
About 130 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Benedict the Moor School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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