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#400 of 713 private schools in OH

St Benedict Catholic School

Elementary School

13633 ROCKSIDE RD, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

379

Student-Teacher

15.2:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

379

Student-Teacher

15.2:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#400 of 713

In Garfield Heights

#2 of 2

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About St Benedict Catholic School

St Benedict Catholic School is a private elementary school in Garfield Heights, OH. St Benedict Catholic School serves approximately 379 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Benedict Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #400 of 713 private schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for St Benedict Catholic School show 28% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

How it comparesOn par with OH schools

6.5

This school 6.5 · Average
OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

St Benedict Catholic 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Benedict Catholic School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Garfield Heights, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

This School

15.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

379

This School

356

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.5

This School

3.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 62% vs 0%

White 24.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 5% vs 0%

Asian 0.3% vs 0%

St Benedict Catholic School Garfield Heights Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Benedict Catholic School (this school)	—	379	15.2:1	6.5
Maple Leaf Elementary School	0.7 mi	384	16:1	4.4
Garfield Heights Middle School	0.8 mi	656	15.6:1	3.0
William Foster Elementary School	0.9 mi	445	15.9:1	3.2
Elmwood Elementary School	1.5 mi	351	18.5:1	3.6
The Brilliance School	1.6 mi	219	16.8:1	6.4
SMART Academy	2.7 mi	83	9.2:1	2.7

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 OH.

Classroom Attention

B- 4.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,128.8

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 55%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 379

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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 OH

Test Scores OH OST (2018-19)

Math Proficiency 28.2% (2019 OST)

School

State

34.4% (2019 OST)

ELA Proficiency 43.0% (2019 OST)

School

State

46.1% (2019 OST)

Based on 14 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 62.0%

White 24.3%

Two or More 8.4%

Hispanic 5.0%

Asian 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

13633 ROCKSIDE RD, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Benedict Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. RAMAH JUNIOR ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Cleveland), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (rated 6.5/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Maple Heights), with a very similar rating. Additionally, The Brilliance School (rated 6.4/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Garfield Heights, see our Garfield Heights schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Maple Heights	0.7 mi	58	6.5
Maple Leaf Elementary School Garfield Heights	0.7 mi	384	4.4
J.F. Kennedy School Maple Heights	0.8 mi	462	4.1
William Foster Elementary School Garfield Heights	0.9 mi	445	3.2
Abraham Lincoln School Maple Heights	0.8 mi	463	4.2
Garfield Heights Middle School Garfield Heights	0.8 mi	656	3.0
Barack Obama School Maple Heights	0.8 mi	441	5.0
TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL Garfield Heights	1.1 mi	320	8.1
Elmwood Elementary School Garfield Heights	1.5 mi	351	3.6
Maple Heights High School Maple Heights	1.4 mi	1,017	3.8
The Brilliance School Garfield Heights	1.6 mi	219	6.4
Glendale Primary School Bedford	1.8 mi	304	4.4
RAMAH JUNIOR ACADEMY Cleveland	2.2 mi	178	7.4
Garfield Heights High School Garfield Heights	2.3 mi	1,084	2.9
SMART Academy Garfield Heights	2.7 mi	83	2.7
North Shore High School Garfield Heights	2.5 mi	236	3.2
John F Kennedy High School Cleveland	3.0 mi	619	5.0
Miles School Cleveland	3.0 mi	254	5.2
T2 Honors Academy Warrensville Heights	2.7 mi	93	6.2
Citizens Academy Southeast Cleveland	3.1 mi	686	2.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44125 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$55,524

Median Home Value

$107,400

Median Rent

$1,103/mo

Population

29,366

College Educated

17.4%

Homeownership

61.8%

Avg Commute

22.7 min

Poverty Rate

19.5%

Median Age

39.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Benedict Catholic School

What grades does St Benedict Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Benedict Catholic School?

St Benedict Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Benedict Catholic School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Benedict Catholic School rank in OH?

St Benedict Catholic School ranks #400 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Benedict Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Benedict Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at St Benedict Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Benedict Catholic School has 28% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Is St Benedict Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Benedict Catholic 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 Catholic School a religious school?

St Benedict Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 29 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 33 Some Transit
Bike Score: 46 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 379
Gender Split: 40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 25
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 166 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Cuyahoga County
Phone: (216) 662-9380

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