Very Good
#66 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 17% of private schools
The Benedictine School
School · Ridgely, MD
A private school in Ridgely, MD serving grades UG – UG.
14299 BENEDICTINE LN, Ridgely, MD 21660
- 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
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Where The Benedictine School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average494/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,917
Median home value
$322,500
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
The Benedictine School is listed in Ridgely, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Benedictine School
The Benedictine School is a private school in Ridgely, MD, serving approximately 51 students in grades UG-UG with a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Benedictine School
What grades does The Benedictine School serve?
The Benedictine School serves students in grades UG through UG.
How many students attend The Benedictine School?
The Benedictine School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Benedictine School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Benedictine School is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Benedictine School rank in MD?
The Benedictine School ranks #66 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Benedictine School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Benedictine School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Benedictine School a private school?
Yes, The Benedictine School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Benedictine School a religious school?
No, The Benedictine School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- UG – UG
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 82% M / 18% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 220 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Caroline County
- Phone
- (410) 643-2112
- Area population (ZIP 21660)
- 4,244
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21660; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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