Open House February 8 from 12 pm - 2 pm
You are invited to the St. Benedict Open House on Sunday, February 8th from 12 pm - 2 pm. Meet our teachers, visit our classrooms and discover why families are choosing St. Benedict.
At St. Benedict, we offer:
- A foundation rooted in our Catholic Faith
- Full 5-day school week from preschool through 8th Grade
- Free before-school care starting at 7:00 AM
- Affordable after-school care until 6:00 PM
- EdChoice scholarships covering most families at or near 100%
- Transportation provided through Toledo Public Schools and Sylvania Public Schools (Subject to district policy)
Open registration begins February 8 at our open house. Please call 419.536.1194 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to talking with you!
St. Benedict Catholic School
A Strong Start Begins Early
At St. Benedict Catholic School, our full-day preschool and Kindergarten programs are designed to give students a joyful, confident start to their school journey. In a nurturing classroom rooted in Catholic values, children are encouraged to grow academically, spiritually, and socially through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
Academics with Purpose
Our curriculum builds strong foundations across all core subjects:
Social and Emotional Growth
Building confidence and kindness as children learn to understand feelings, manage emotions, and get along with others.
Religion: Faith is woven throughout the day, with simple prayers, Bible stories, and lessons about God’s love, kindness, and gratitude.
Fine Motor & Executive Skills: Cutting, writing, organizing, and following multi-step directions are practiced daily to prepare children for independent learning.
Reading & Writing: Students develop early literacy through phonics, handwriting, and a love of books.
Math: We build number sense through games, manipulatives, and real-world problem solving—focusing on counting, patterns, basic operations, and number relationships.
Science: Children explore the world with experiments and discovery-based units like weather, seasons, life cycles, and the five senses.
Social Studies: We introduce community, family, holidays, helping students understand their place in the world and develop respect for others.
Strong Foundations, Proven Outcomes
St. Benedict students consistently perform above local and national averages on standardized tests. While test scores aren’t the only measure of success, they reflect the strength of our academic program and our commitment to preparing children for long-term achievement.
Whether mixing colors, building with blocks, or exploring outdoors, our early learners stay engaged in hands-on experiences that spark imagination, strengthen problem-solving, and build social skills.
Full week school with wrap around care
Designed for Families
In today’s changing world, consistency matters more than ever — especially for young children.
We understand the realities our working families face. The predictable schedules support learning and family routines. Our extended care program eliminates the stress of piecing together childcare, provides a safe supervised environment and provides peace of mind for parents.
St. Benedict offers:
• A traditional 5-day school week
• Free before-school care starting at 7:00 AM
• Affordable After-school care until 6:00 PM ($4.25 an hour billed to the minute)
• Strong teacher-student relationships
Affordable Tuition, Reliable Transportation
Many families assume Catholic school is out of reach — but EdChoice changes that.
St. Benedict accepts Ohio EdChoice Scholarships, which:
• Cover most or all tuition for many families
• Are available to all Ohio families
• Does not require students to be Catholic
Our admissions team helps families understand eligibility and walks them through the process step by step. For many families, a Catholic education at St. Benedict costs little to nothing.
We also know that transportation is often a deciding factor for families.
Currently, Toledo Public Schools and Sylvania Public Schools provides busing to St. Benedict, removing a major barrier for working parents and making attendance easier and more accessible. Springfield Public Schools offer a payment in lieu of transportation for each child.(Transportation availability is subject to district policies.)
Admissions Process
Our enrollment process begins with a brief application, allowing us to learn more about your student and family. Once your application is reviewed, you will be notified via email regarding our decision based on available space.
If your application is accepted, you will receive a link to our online enrollment packet. To complete the enrollment process, you must fill out and submit the packet online. Please note that your enrollment is not finalized until the packet is submitted. Additionally, a $125 non-refundable family registration fee is required at the time of enrollment.
We encourage families to enroll early, as space is limited and some grades may have waitlists. Applications for new students are prioritized in the following order, based on available space:
Families from Little Flower and Our Lady of Lourdes parishes
Catholic families from other parishes, particularly those without elementary schools
Non-Catholic families of other faiths who value a Catholic education
We look forward to welcoming your family to our St. Benedict community!
Tuition, Scholarships and More
Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION FEE : Preschool – 8
Non-Refundable Registration Fee – $125 per family
TECHNOLOGY FEE : Preschool – 8
IT Support Fee for ALL families – $150 per family
How much is tuition?
Tuition per student at St Benedict Catholic School for the 2026-2027 school year is $7,650.
Tuition is charged to cover a significant portion of the cost of this education. The State of Ohio, parish investment from both Little Flower Parish and Our Lady of Lourdes, plus other fundraising activities are budgeted to cover the costs that are not covered by tuition and fees.
2026-2027 K-8 Ed Choice Scholarship
The Ed Choice Expansion program has expanded its eligibility to include every student in the State of Ohio! The expanded eligibility guidelines provide all families in Ohio with an income up to 450% of the federal poverty level to qualify for a full Ed Choice Scholarship to be applied toward your St. Benedict Catholic School tuition. In addition, families that earn over 450% of the federal poverty level will qualify for a reduced scholarship amount. As income increases, the scholarship amount decreases. In other words, there is no longer a cut-off of household income for the Ed Choice Expansion scholarship and the scholarship is not dependent on your local public school district of residence. The value of a full EdChoice Scholarship for K-8 is $6,166/student.
To view the most recent EdChoice Expansion Income Eligibility Requirements, click here.
Families who do not qualify for the full EdChoice Scholarship may need to pay the difference between the Tuition amount and what they are awarded through EdChoice.
It is our goal to ensure all families can afford a Catholic Education. Financial Aid opportunities are available to help with tuition.
Parish Member Financial Aid
By applying for this parents aid indicating that the parent(s)/guardian is registered as member(s) of Little Flower or Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and are active in the life of the parish including participating in weekend Mass, participating in various school and parish events.
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Community Member Financial Aid
By applying for this aid parents are indicating that their family is not registered as members of Little Flower or Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, but are active in the life of the school community, including attending and assisting at school events as much as possible.
Preschool Tuition for 2026-2027
Non-Refundable Registration Fee – $ 125 per family
Technology Fee – $ 150 per family due by the August 1
Full-Day – 8:00am to 2:15pm (Available for 3 and 4 year olds) $ 5,150
Half Day – 8:00am to 11:00am (Available for 3 year olds only) $ 3,500
Parish Member Preschool Financial Aid ($1,150/full day; $500/ half day)
Parent(s)/guardian is registered as a member(s) of Little Flower or Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and are active in the life of the parish including participating in weekend Mass, participating in various school and parish events.
Featured Event
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NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY OF THE ST. BENEDICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
St. Benedict Catholic School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs, and in the hiring of school personnel.
BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY
All teachers, non-teaching employees and volunteers who have direct contact with students are required to have on file in the school office the following documentation: Protecting God’s Students certificate, proof of fingerprinting and background check, and the signed form required by the Diocese.