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#478 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 48% of private schools
St Benedict School
Elementary School · Amherst, NY
A private elementary school in Amherst, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3980 MAIN ST, Amherst, NY 14226
- 8.6:1 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 NY.
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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
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Where St Benedict 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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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
$83,023
Median home value
$237,500
Median rent
$1,093/mo
College educated
57.1%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14226; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere Blvd SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 761 | Compare → |
| Highgate HeightsEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| St Joseph University SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Smallwood Drive SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 679 | 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 Benedict School is listed in Amherst, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Benedict School
St Benedict School is a private elementary school in Amherst, NY, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #478 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Benedict School
What grades does St Benedict School serve?
St Benedict School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Benedict School?
St Benedict School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Benedict School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Benedict School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Benedict School rank in NY?
St Benedict School ranks #478 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is St Benedict School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Benedict School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (716) 835-2518
- Area population (ZIP 14226)
- 29,482
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 14226; 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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