St. Benedict's Preparatory School

St. Benedict's Preparatory School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
520 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Blvd,  Newark, NJ
Springfield-Belmont Neighborhood
4.3
4.5
750 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
21
Average GPA
3.22
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$13,000
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.22
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
55
Part Time Teachers
17
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
22
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
100%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
85%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Black
55.1%
Hispanic
29.8%
Two or more races
7.1%
White
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Best Boarding HS in New Jersey
#42 Best Catholic Schools in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 161 Students
Montclair State University 119 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 98 Students
Seton Hall University 85 Students
Temple University 79 Students
Kean University 75 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 73 Students
New York University 69 Students
University of Delaware 57 Students
Stockton University 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 99 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Finance 40 Students
Biology 34 Students
Nursing 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Pre-Law Studies 25 Students
Accounting 24 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 78 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/25/2025
My experience with beginning at bendicts since 9th grade year I was trying my best to adjust to different people and cultures I enjoyed the sports that other school doesn't have in my community like fencing and field hockey .My worst experiences was freshman year camping out door was very different for me but I adjust and really looking forward to better things because of the experiences I had at school
5.0 Senior
11/2/2024
My overall experience going to Saint Benedict's has been a roller coaster of emotions. It's not like any regular high school or not like the high school dream I was expecting. We go on a 50 mile hike, we get in the water for a month, we go in the woods and hike more each year. Going to Benedict's has taught me responsibility and good communication skills. It has also showed me to be more interactive.
5.0 Senior
10/28/2024
The experience at Saint Benedict is an interesting one full of hardships but good memories. Benedicts will make you work harder than the rest and put you through multiple adversities as a student and adult but it's memorable as you become a part of a community and a family what I would like to see change is the quality of the food
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4.5 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/17/2017
This experience was great because this school has a great academic record an de has an awesome athletics team.
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5.0 student
12/21/2014
I'm a current senior and there is no place like St.Benedict's Prep. Just look at it's illustrious history and their will be no doubt that this is a very special place. For an inner city school St.Benedict's is an incredible institution besides the fact that it is located in one of America's most imp...
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5.0 parent
12/14/2014
I cannot say enough good things about St. Benedict's. (My son is part of the class of 2016.) While their academic program is lacking in terms of technology, they more than make up for that in teaching young men to think for themselves. They take these boys from boyhood to manhood and teach them not...
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5.0 parent
9/21/2013
St Benedict's prep is a great school excellent sport nice campus in the middle of the city. We'll known over the world and the country as far as sports number 1 school in the nation in overall soccer especially in wrestling basketball track and with out doubt soccer. Also the values of all races in...
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St. Benedict's Preparatory School

St. Benedict's Preparatory School is a private Catholic school for students in grades K-12 located at 520 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Blvd in Newark, NJ. Annual tuition is $13,000. The school has a total enrollment of 750 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. St. Benedict's Preparatory School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.22, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $435,160. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Vincent Academy, Alif Muhammad's Nia School, Alpha and Omega, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St. Benedict's Preparatory School.

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