St. Benedict's Prep
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12
Newark, NJ
520 Mlk Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in New Jersey
- The largest Catholic school in Newark
- 95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 72% since 2011–12
St. Benedict's Prep is an independent Catholic school in Newark, New Jersey, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 965 students and around 13 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 72% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Newark. The school reports that about 95% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 190 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 965
- Teachers
- 74.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 284 girls, 681 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Newark
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 190 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 95% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 91% of Catholic schools nationwide.
- Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- A state or regional independent school association
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's Prep
What grades does St. Benedict's Prep serve?
St. Benedict's Prep serves grades K–12.
How many students attend St. Benedict's Prep?
About 965 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Benedict's Prep?
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