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The Benjamin Private School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

North Palm Beach, FL

11000 Ellison Wilson Rd, North Palm Beach, FL 33408

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in Florida
  • Growing: enrollment up 15% since 2015–16
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In North Palm Beach, Florida, The Benjamin Private School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,188 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 15% since 2015–16. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 174 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
1,188
Teachers
165.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 578 girls, 610 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
174 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in Florida (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 92% of independent schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 215 independent schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    1,033’15–16989’17–18964’19–201,178’21–221,188’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K119
    K64
    166
    271
    372
    472
    572
    687
    799
    898
    9129
    10123
    11123
    12112

    Student body

    White79%
    Two or more races7%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black4%
    Asian3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Benjamin Private School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about The Benjamin Private School

    What grades does The Benjamin Private School serve?

    The Benjamin Private School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend The Benjamin Private School?

    About 1,188 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Benjamin Private School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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