St. Denis School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Benton, MO
105 N Winchester St, Benton, MO 63736
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Missouri
- Serving families in Benton since at least 2011
In Benton, Missouri, St. Denis School is a Catholic parish school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 24 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 168 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 24
- Teachers
- 5.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 11 girls, 13 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 99% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
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 Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Denis School whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · 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. Denis School
What grades does St. Denis School serve?
St. Denis School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Denis School?
About 24 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Denis School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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