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#400 of 713 private schools in OH

St Benedict Catholic School

Elementary School · Garfield Heights, OH

A private elementary school in Garfield Heights, OH serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

13633 ROCKSIDE RD, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

  • Math 28% vs OH 34% (2019)
  • Reading 43% vs OH 46% (2019)
  • 15.2:1 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 OH.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,128.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index55%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment379
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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

2019 OST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency28%(2019 OST)
School
State
34%(2019 OST)
ELA Proficiency43%(2019 OST)
School
State
46%(2019 OST)

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The neighborhood

Where St Benedict Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cleveland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,351/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garfield Heights), 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

$55,524

Median home value

$107,400

Median rent

$1,103/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

19.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black62.0%
White24.3%
Two or More8.4%
Hispanic5.0%
Asian0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maple Leaf Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.44–50.7 mi384Compare →
St Benedict Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–K0.7 mi58Compare →
Abraham Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–10.8 mi463Compare →
Barack Obama SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.04–50.8 mi441Compare →

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 Catholic School is listed in Garfield Heights, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Benedict Catholic School

St Benedict Catholic School is a private elementary school in Garfield Heights, OH, serving approximately 379 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #400 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 44125)
29,366
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
39.2
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.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
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 44125; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2019 OST; directory SY 2021–22

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