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#296 of 399 private schools in MO
St Denis School
Elementary School · Benton, MO
A private elementary school in Benton, MO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
115 N WINCHESTER ST, Benton, MO 63736
- 8.9:1 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 MO.
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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 MO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,045
Median home value
$168,600
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63736; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Guardian Angel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 5.0 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Oran Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 5.0 mi | 143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Denis School is listed in Benton, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Denis School
St Denis School is a private elementary school in Benton, MO, serving approximately 56 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Denis School
What grades does St Denis School serve?
St Denis School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Denis School?
St Denis School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Denis School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Denis School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Denis School rank in MO?
St Denis School ranks #296 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is St Denis School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Denis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Denis School a private school?
Yes, St Denis School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Denis School a religious school?
St Denis School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Phone
- (573) 545-3017
- Area population (ZIP 63736)
- 3,342
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 63736; 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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