St. Benedict School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 183 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,030
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Benedict School
Kind	21
1	18
2	15
3	22
4	21
5	19
6	25
7	19
8	23

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Year Founded

1908

School Calendar

School Motto

Grounded in Values, Growing in Knowledge

Student Body

Total Students

183 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,030

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School Notes

At St Benedict School, we nurture every child's individual gifts with a rigorous and challenging educational experience.
With its low faculty/student ratio and neighborhood emphasis, St. Benedict is a safe, family-oriented and community-involved school.
St. Benedict students academic achievement significantly exceed that of comparable public schools, at a much more affordable cost than comparable private schools.
As a K-8 school, students avoid the jarring transition to middle school from a typical K-5 program; St. Benedict School truly prepares students for success in high school and beyond.
We emphasize community both within our school and with the outside world.
Within the school, each student belongs to a "family," each of which includes a student from each grade.
Students are involved with an array of social service activities, and have international contacts as well.

At St Benedict School, we nurture every child's individual gifts with a rigorous and challenging educational experience. With its low faculty/student ratio and neighborhood emphasis, St. Benedict is a safe, family-oriented and community-involved school. St. Benedict students academic achievement significantly exceed that of comparable public schools, at a much more affordable cost than comparable private schools. As a K-8 school, students avoid the jarring transition to middle school from a typical K-5 program; St. Benedict School truly prepares students for success in high school and beyond. We emphasize community both within our school and with the outside world. Within the school, each student belongs to a "family," each of which includes a student from each grade. Students are involved with an array of social service activities, and have international contacts as well.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. Benedict School cost?

St. Benedict School's tuition is approximately $10,030 for private students.

What is St. Benedict School's ranking?

St. Benedict School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Benedict School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Benedict School located?

St. Benedict School is located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 2 other private schools located in Wallingford.

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The average private school tuition in Seattle, WA is $22,298 for elementary schools and $24,673 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Seattle, WA is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).