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St Benedict Preparatory School

Private, Roman Catholic Grades PK, KG-8

625

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618

(773) 463-6797

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.4%

Not Specified:

12.0%

Hispanic:

6.4%

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by a parent
Sunday, November 20, 2022

We love our school and parish! The community is so amazing, supportive and generous! Our children have a curriculum that is hard to beat. Our administration team is proactive and inclusive! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 17, 2022

We have loved being a part of the St Ben's community for nearly 10 years now. Starting in preschool, our three kids have been supported, engaged, and challenged to be great learners and good neighbors. It is definitely worthy of it's Blue Ribbon School award! We have many friends, met through Ben's, that are more like family and are grateful for this special place! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

We have two children attending St Ben’s – 7yo in 2nd grade and 5yo in Pre-K. This is our 4th year attending and we have nothing but positive things to say. Top of the list is the community at St. Ben’s – we are not part of the Parish, but regardless we have found the community amazingly welcoming and the parental involvement is fantastic. Activities, events, etc. are supported whole heartedly. The school has also defined and implementing a strategy that includes top line technology – 1:1 devices, STEM labs, etc. The teachers and staff genuinely care – curriculum is tailored based upon student skill level.

If you are looking for a faith-based academic institution supported by a great community, then take a look at St. Ben’s. Close Quote

Schools Near St Benedict Preparatory School

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School								Students/Teachers											% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Total
St Benedict Preparatory School	Private, Roman Catholic	PK, KG-8	3900 N Leavitt St	Chicago	60618	Cook County	(773) 463-6797	625	51	10.7		440 (70.4%)	19 (3.0%)	40 (6.4%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.1%)
Thresholds	Private, Nonsectarian	9-12	4219 N Lincoln Ave	Chicago	60618	Cook County	(773) 537-3029	24	2	12.0		5 (20.8%)	12 (50.0%)	4 (16.7%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.3%)
Prairie Land Montessori	Private, Nonsectarian	PK-K	3652 N Lincoln Ave	Chicago	60613	Cook County	(773) 698-7514	41	4	4.0		9 (22.0%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	5 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Pilgrim Lutheran School	Private, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	PK, KG-8	4300 N Winchester Ave	Chicago	60613	Cook County	(773) 477-4824	96	9	9.1		76 (79.2%)	3 (3.1%)	4 (4.2%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.5	95.7	95.7	95.7	93.6	94.6	93.6	10.8	34.4
North Park Elementary School	Private, Nonsectarian	K-8	2017 W Montrose Ave	Chicago	60618	Cook County	(773) 327-3144	237	28	8.4		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	15.6	27.7
Lakeview Preschool Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	K	3536 N Lincoln Ave	Chicago	60657	Cook County	(773) 857-0029	2	2	.8		0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)
Ravenswood Christian School	Private, Baptist	PK, KG-12	4437 N Seeley Ave	Chicago	60625	Cook County	(773) 561-6576	53	6	7.3		18 (34.0%)	6 (11.3%)	10 (18.9%)	6 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (11.3%)
St Andrew School	Private, Roman Catholic	PK, KG-8	1710 W Addison St	Chicago	60613	Cook County	(773) 248-0483	378	32	10.1		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
German International School Chicago	Private, Nonsectarian	PK, KG-8	1726 W Berteau Ave	Chicago	60613	Cook County	(773) 857-3000	173	24	5.6		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98.8	99.4	99.4	99.4	97.7	98.3	98.8	22.0	16.2
Chicago Jewish Day School	Private, Jewish	PK, KG-8	3730 N California Ave	Chicago	60618	Cook County	(773) 948-8602	220	31	6.3		180 (81.8%)	6 (2.7%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)

Frequently Asked Questions about St Benedict Preparatory School

How many students attend St Benedict Preparatory School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 625 students attended St Benedict Preparatory School.

What is the racial makeup of St Benedict Preparatory School?

Students at St Benedict Preparatory School are 70% White, 12% Not Specified, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

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