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#37 of 73 private schools in NH

Top 49% of private schools

St Benedict Academy

Elementary School · Manchester, NH

A private elementary school in Manchester, NH serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

85 3RD ST, Manchester, NH 03102

  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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 NH.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,176.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index32%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Enrollment109
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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 NH

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Benedict Academy 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 75Very Walkable
  • Bike 88Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,995/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manchester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,927

Median home value

$309,400

Median rent

$1,533/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

39.3%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White81.7%
Asian7.3%
Black6.4%
Hispanic4.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gossler Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8PK–40.6 mi339Compare →
Bakersville SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–40.7 mi344Compare →
St Marie Child Care CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi9Compare →
Parker-varney SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–40.8 mi394Compare →

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.

St Benedict Academy is listed in Manchester, NH; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Benedict Academy

St Benedict Academy is a private elementary school in Manchester, NH, serving approximately 109 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 73 private schools in NH.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Benedict Academy

What grades does St Benedict Academy serve?

St Benedict Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St Benedict Academy?

St Benedict Academy has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Benedict Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Benedict Academy is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Benedict Academy rank in NH?

St Benedict Academy ranks #37 of 73 private schools in NH.

What is St Benedict Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Benedict Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Benedict Academy a private school?

Yes, St Benedict Academy 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 Benedict Academy a religious school?

St Benedict Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
109
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hillsborough County
Area population (ZIP 03102)
33,755
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
36.4
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 03102; 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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