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#720 of 992 private schools in NY

St Benedict School

Elementary School

1016 EDISON AVE, Bronx, NY 10465

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

284

Student-Teacher

19.5:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

284

Student-Teacher

19.5:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#720 of 992

In Bronx

#42 of 53

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About St Benedict School

St Benedict School is a private elementary school in Bronx, NY. St Benedict School serves approximately 284 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Benedict School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #720 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.3 pts below NY schools

5.6

This school 5.6 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

St Benedict School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How St Benedict School compares to 341 public schools serving similar grades in Bronx, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.5:1

This School

12:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

284

This School

455

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.6

This School

5.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 58.5% vs 0%

White 22.5% vs 0%

Black 4.9% vs 0%

Asian 2.5% vs 0%

St Benedict School Bronx Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Benedict School (this school)	—	284	19.5:1	5.6
PS 14 SENATOR JOHN CALANDRA	0.2 mi	689	15:1	6.2
MS 101 EDWARD R BYRNE	0.4 mi	568	13.5:1	7.5
PS 304 EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL	0.4 mi	553	14.9:1	6.3
PS 10	0.4 mi	678	4.7:1	3.5
URBAN INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS	0.5 mi	376	13:1	7.0
BRONX DELTA SCHOOL	0.5 mi	418	7.9:1	4.5
MOTT HALL COMMUNITY SCHOOL	0.5 mi	228	11.4:1	4.3
PS 72 DR WILLIAM DORNEY	0.8 mi	581	13.5:1	5.9
BRONX ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL	0.8 mi	347	—:1	1.5
PS 71 ROSE E SCALA	0.9 mi	1,157	12.9:1	6.2
PS/MS 194	1.1 mi	1,164	12.3:1	6.3
PS 12 LEWIS AND CLARK SCHOOL	1.1 mi	278	4.6:1	3.5
PS 36 UNIONPORT	1.3 mi	694	14.2:1	6.0
JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE)	1.5 mi	788	11.9:1	6.9
LINDEN TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.5 mi	313	12:1	5.6
PS 138 SAMUEL RANDALL	1.6 mi	458	16.4:1	3.7
PS 106 PARKCHESTER	1.6 mi	851	12.2:1	4.5
DR EMMETT W BASSETT SCHOOL (THE)	1.7 mi	513	14.7:1	5.8
PUGSLEY PREPARATORY ACADEMY	1.7 mi	588	12.5:1	7.2
BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE	1.7 mi	755	21:1	6.1

Showing 20 of 341 schools. View all schools in Bronx

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 NY.

Classroom Attention

C- 2.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.6 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 59%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 284

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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 NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 58.5%

White 22.5%

Two or More 10.9%

Black 4.9%

Asian 2.5%

Native American 0.4%

Pacific Islander 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1016 EDISON AVE, Bronx, NY 10465

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Benedict School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 304 EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 14 SENATOR JOHN CALANDRA (rated 6.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 71 ROSE E SCALA (rated 6.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 14 SENATOR JOHN CALANDRA Bronx	0.2 mi	689	6.2
MS 101 EDWARD R BYRNE Bronx	0.4 mi	568	7.5
PS 304 EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL Bronx	0.4 mi	553	6.3
PS 10 Bronx	0.4 mi	678	3.5
URBAN INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS Bronx	0.5 mi	376	7.0
MOTT HALL COMMUNITY SCHOOL Bronx	0.5 mi	228	4.3
BRONX DELTA SCHOOL Bronx	0.5 mi	418	4.5
PS 72 DR WILLIAM DORNEY Bronx	0.8 mi	581	5.9
VILLA MARIA ACADEMY Bronx	0.8 mi	239	5.8
E MONROE NEW RENAISSANCE BASKETBALL Bronx	0.9 mi	325	—
PS 71 ROSE E SCALA Bronx	0.9 mi	1,157	6.2
BRONX ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx	0.8 mi	347	1.5
MSGR SCANLAN HIGH SCHOOL Bronx	0.8 mi	487	4.9
HERBERT H LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL Bronx	0.9 mi	1,119	6.8
RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL FOR MUSICAL THEATER AND THE ARTS Bronx	0.9 mi	420	6.8
WESTCHESTER SQUARE ACADEMY Bronx	0.9 mi	415	6.1
PELHAM LAB HIGH SCHOOL Bronx	0.9 mi	302	5.9
SCHUYLERVILLE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx	0.9 mi	343	4.5
BRONX RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Bronx	0.9 mi	411	4.9
PS 721 STEPHEN MCSWEENEY SCHOOL Bronx	1.0 mi	495	3.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10465 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$90,255

Median Home Value

$602,000

Median Rent

$1,774/mo

Population

46,457

College Educated

29.4%

Homeownership

56.2%

Avg Commute

40.9 min

Poverty Rate

13.9%

Median Age

37.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Benedict School

What grades does St Benedict School serve?

St Benedict School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Benedict School?

St Benedict School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Benedict School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Benedict School rank in NY?

St Benedict School ranks #720 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Benedict School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Benedict 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 Benedict School a private school?

Yes, St Benedict 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 Benedict School a religious school?

St Benedict School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 89 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 65 Good Transit
Bike Score: 50 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 284
Gender Split: 41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Bronx County
Phone: (718) 829-9557

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