St. Benedict Catholic School (Top Ranked �� School for 2025-26)

12786 Illinois St
Elberta, AL 36530

St. Benedict Catholic School in Elberta, AL, serves 109 students in grades K–8 within a rural community setting.

Founded in 1921, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with an average class size of 12.

The co–educational school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

Student diversity includes 61 White (Not Hispanic), 20 Hispanic, 6 Black (Not Hispanic), 2 Asian/Pacific Islander, and 1 Hawaiian student.

The school has an acceptance rate of 40%, reflecting selective admissions compared to other nearby private schools.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 109 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Benedict Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other special emphasis association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1921

Student Body

Total Students

109 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

32%

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

St. Benedict Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

40%

National avg.: 81%

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: Inspiring young lives to pray, serve, lead, and succeed.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. Benedict Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Benedict Catholic School is 40%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. St. Benedict Catholic School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Alabama with low acceptance rates.

What is St. Benedict Catholic School's ranking?

St. Benedict Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Benedict Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Benedict Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 7/24/2015

SBCS has a peer helper program that is the same program throughout all the public schools. This program is a great tool to help the middle school age help with the younger students. We along with Bayside are the only private schools that has this program and it has been wonderful!! My daughter is tutored by one of the peer helpers and it has helped her in several ways.

- Posted by Parent - janne

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