Benedictine College Preparatory (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 298 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,800
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 29 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Benedictine College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Benedictine College Preparatory
9	74
10	85
11	67
12	72

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Year Founded

1911

School Calendar

Campus Size

73 acres

School Motto

鈥楥onscience Discipline Achievement鈥�

Student Body

Total Students

298 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Military Uniform

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

Advanced Courses

AP 2D ArtAP 3D Art

AP BiologyAP Calculus (AB)

AP Calculus (BC)AP Chemistry

AP Computer ScienceAP Economics

AP English LanguageAp English Literature and Composition

AP U.S. GovernmentAP U.S. History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 29 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$19,800

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Tuition Notes

Several financial aid packages and scholarships are available.

% on Financial Aid

56%

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Greg Lilly

Application URL

Endowment Size

$3 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Track and FieldWinter Track

Wrestling

Colors

White, Green

School Mascot

Cadets

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

15 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Battle of the BrainsEmmaus Group

Key ClubLatin Club

Model General AssemblyModel Judiciary

National Honor SocietyRAMPS

Rifle TeamSpanish Club

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirDrama

Pipe and DrumVisual Arts

School Notes

Benedictine was founded in 1911, under the name of Benedictine College, by a group of Benedictine monks from Belmont Abbey in North Carolina.
The name Benedictine is synonymous with Catholic values, academic excellence, leadership, and service.
As a Catholic school, we believe in exemplifying and conveying the basic tenets and values of the Faith.
They should guide our conduct in everyday life.
As an academic preparatory school, our curriculum and standards are established to prepare our graduates for study at a quality four-year institution of higher learning.
As a school for young men, we nurture esprit de corps, camaraderie, and loyalty to our school and each other.
We want our young men to grow intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. To that end we expect our students to participate in a broad range of available curricular and co-curricular activities.
As a military school, we are committed to developing skills in leadership, discipline teamwork, and responsibility.
We also imbue in our cadets the unique set of traditions that link each generation of cadets.

Benedictine was founded in 1911, under the name of Benedictine College, by a group of Benedictine monks from Belmont Abbey in North Carolina. The name Benedictine is synonymous with Catholic values, academic excellence, leadership, and service. As a Catholic school, we believe in exemplifying and conveying the basic tenets and values of the Faith. They should guide our conduct in everyday life. As an academic preparatory school, our curriculum and standards are established to prepare our graduates for study at a quality four-year institution of higher learning. As a school for young men, we nurture esprit de corps, camaraderie, and loyalty to our school and each other. We want our young men to grow intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. To that end we expect our students to participate in a broad range of available curricular and co-curricular activities. As a military school, we are committed to developing skills in leadership, discipline teamwork, and responsibility. We also imbue in our cadets the unique set of traditions that link each generation of cadets.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- David M. McCaffrey, Air Force General -
- Brandon Scott, Professional Football Player -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Benedictine College Preparatory cost?

Benedictine College Preparatory's tuition is approximately $19,800 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Benedictine College Preparatory?

The acceptance rate of Benedictine College Preparatory is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

Who are famous alumni from Benedictine College Preparatory?

Benedictine College Preparatory famous alumni include: David M. McCaffrey, Air Force General and Brandon Scott, Professional Football Player.

What sports does Benedictine College Preparatory offer?

Benedictine College Preparatory offers 13 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track and Wrestling. Benedictine College Preparatory is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.

What is Benedictine College Preparatory's ranking?

Benedictine College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Benedictine College Preparatory?

The application deadline for Benedictine College Preparatory is Jan. 29 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 29 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Henrico, VA is $20,473 for elementary schools and $22,003 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Henrico, VA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).