The Benedictine School
Special education school · Ungraded
Ridgely, MD
14299 Benedictine Ln, Ridgely, MD 21660
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 86% of special education schools in Maryland
- Serving families in Ridgely since at least 2011
In Ridgely, Maryland, The Benedictine School is a special education school. About 46 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of special education schools in Maryland. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 220 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Ungraded
- Students
- 46
- Teachers
- 13 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 6 girls, 40 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 220 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of special education schools in Maryland (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of special education schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 28 special education schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Student body
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Benedictine School whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or 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 The Benedictine School
What grades does The Benedictine School serve?
The Benedictine School serves ungraded.
How many students attend The Benedictine School?
About 46 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Benedictine School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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