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St. Benedicts Episcopal School

2160 Cooper Lake Rd Se Smyrna, GA 30080

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked GA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked GA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Benedicts Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
638 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$9,000 - $16,000
Admissions Director
Anne Shamanski
Admissions Associate
Tyson Fant

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Cooking ClubHelping Hands Club
LEGO Stem and RoboticsSTEM Club
Student CouncilYearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
Band ClubPerforming Arts Club


Recreational Athletic Programs:
KarateSports Club
Tennis Club

School Notes

  • St. Benedict`s Episcopal School graduates scholars who are confident, courageous, compassionate leaders, respectful of diversity and grounded in faith.
  • St. Benedict`s Episcopal School is a school of choice for Preschool through 8th grade families focused on inspiring learning, nurturing growth, and embracing the values of Episcopal education.
  • At St. Benedict's Episcopal School, we plant the seeds for critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
  • Academic excellence and stability in uncertain times
  • Small class sizes
  • Spanish is core curriculum beginning in PreK
  • St. B's Middle School students earn High School advanced placement
  • Inclusive and diverse community
  • Our affordable tuition uniquely positions St. Benedict`s for success
  • St. B's is a school with 1:1 technology for grades K - 8th
  • St. Benedict's graduatesare accepted into well-known independent high schools as well as Cobb County Magnet and IB programs including Atlanta Girls' School, Campbell IB, Cobb County Center For Excellence in the Performing Arts, Galloway School, Holy Innocents' Episcopal School, Holy Spirit Preparatory School, The Lovett School, The Mount Vernon School, Pace Academy, Wheeler Magnet, The Walker School, Westminster, Whitefield Academy, Woodward Academy, and others.
  • Religious curriculumis taught to students in Kindergarten through 8th grade once per week. Students in Preschool through 8th grade attend weekly chapel services.
  • Enriching classes in the Fine Arts for every grade in Kindergarten through 8th grade, including drama, creative movement, art, music, band, and chorus.
  • Various learning stylesare accommodated by two teachers in every classroom through the 3rd grade as well as a Student Support team comprised of Learning Resource and Reading Specialists.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Benedicts Episcopal School offer?
St. Benedicts Episcopal School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Benedicts Episcopal School's ranking?
St. Benedicts Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Benedicts Episcopal School?
The application deadline for St. Benedicts Episcopal School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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I have 3 children who have attended (and still attend) St. Benedict's. As parents, we partner with the school to help our children be successful. Our children are intelligent, kind, understanding, and academically competitive with peers. The school has provided great opportunities for my children to grow and learn and I truly believe it has given them an amazing childhood and education. Often, parents don't understand the end goal of our children learning to be well-rounded individuals who grow into contributing citizens to our World. The school does just that. While the facilities are a work in progress (fundraising is currently happening) the education is well worth the investment. Any parent looking to partner with a school with their child(ren)'s best interest at heart this is the place you're looking for.
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The average private school tuition in Cobb County, GA is $14,093 for elementary schools and $16,778 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cobb County, GA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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