St. Benedict Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA serves 173 udents from kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
The co–educational Catholic school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 19:1 with 9 teachers on staff.
The school's grade span includes elementary and middle school levels, providing a continuous K–8 education.
Benedict Elementary operates within Philadelphia's urban community and is affiliated with the Catholic religious tradition.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
173 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Benedict Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Benedict Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Benedict Elementary School is Hope Church School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Adelaide Educational Center (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mt. Airy Christian Day School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mt. Airy Christian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God in Christ)
6401 Ogontz Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 276-2990
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 276-2990
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adelaide Educational Center
(Christian)
6100 N 21st St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 844-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 844-5000
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 15 students
Corinthian Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
2106 Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Hope Church School
(Christian)
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hope Church School
(Christian)
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Green Tree School & Services
Special Education School
1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 104 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
1329 W Cheltenham Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 535-5780
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 535-5780
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-11 | 54 students
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Germantown Friends School ![Germantown Friends School Photo]( "Germantown Friends School Photo")
(Friends)
31 W Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,157 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 74 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Adelaide Educational Center
(Christian)
6100 N 21st St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 844-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 844-5000
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 15 students
Corinthian Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
2106 Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Hope Church School
(Christian)
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
St. Athanasius School
(Catholic)
7105 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mt. Airy Christian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God in Christ)
6401 Ogontz Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 276-2990
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 276-2990
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Corinthian Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
2106 Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Hope Church School
(Christian)
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
St. Athanasius School
(Catholic)
7105 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Tuition listed
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(302) 762-7125
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
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Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
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Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
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(302) 762-7165
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(302) 762-7165
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