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

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About the School

Benedictine Military School in Savannah, GA, serves 408 all鈥揵oys students in grades 9 through 12 within a city鈥揵ased community in the Oakdale neighborhood.
Founded in 1902, this Catholic high school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 with an average class size of 17 and 75% of teachers holding advanced degrees.
The school offers 7 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and enrolls a student body that is approximately 19% students of color.
Located on a 90鈥揳cre campus, Benedictine Military School operates with rolling admissions and enforces a formal dress code.
As a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), it ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for student body size and school history.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked GA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 408 students
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Benedictine Military School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia 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 Military School
9	100
10	105
11	107
12	96

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Year Founded

1902

School Calendar

Campus Size

90 acres

Student Body

Total Students

408 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

7 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

active_catholic:$16,525 non_active:$18,025

Admissions Director

Kevin Farmer

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryDrill Team

FootballGolf

LacrosseSoccer

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldWrestling

Colors

White, Grey, Maroon, White/Grey

School Mascot

Cadets

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Lilly (Honored with $15,000 scholarship by Savannah Quarterback Club, Plans to attend UGA) -
- Derrick Smith, Jr. '11 (Notable achievements remain unstated) -
- Christopher Williams '97 (Notable achievements remain unstated) -
- Sean Holcey '92 (Notable achievements remain unstated) -
- Dennis Jasper Famble '80 (Notable achievements remain unstated) -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Benedictine Military School?

Benedictine Military School famous alumni include: John Lilly (Honored with $15,000 scholarship by Savannah Quarterback Club, Plans to attend UGA), Derrick Smith, Jr. '11 (Notable achievements remain unstated), Christopher Williams '97 (Notable achievements remain unstated), Sean Holcey '92 (Notable achievements remain unstated) and Dennis Jasper Famble '80 (Notable achievements remain unstated).

What sports does Benedictine Military School offer?

Benedictine Military School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Wrestling.

What is Benedictine Military School's ranking?

Benedictine Military School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Benedictine Military School?

The application deadline for Benedictine Military School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Benedictine Military School located?

Benedictine Military School is located in the Oakdale neighborhood of Savannah, GA. There are 3 other private schools located in Oakdale.

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The average private school tuition in Savannah, GA is $12,926 for elementary schools and $12,120 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Savannah, GA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).