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Catholic high school

St. Benedict's Prep

  • LocationNewark, NJ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades K–12 · 965 students
  • SponsorMonks of the Benedictine Abbey of Newark
Official website

St. Benedict's Preparatory School is a Catholic Benedictine school in Newark, New Jersey, whose mission is guided by the Gospel. Its academic graduation requirements include one course in religion, and a daily student-led Convocation includes prayer with the school's monks.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Benedict's Prep, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSt Mary's Abbey Church: 0.0 mi1Saint Patrick's Pro-Cathedral: 0.6 mi2St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church: 0.7 mi3Saint John's Roman Catholic Church: 0.7 mi4Saint Columba's Church: 0.8 mi5Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Church: 0.8 mi6Monks of the Benedictine Abbey of Newark (school apostolate): 0.0 miSt. Benedict's Prep (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St Mary's Abbey Church — 0.0 mi
  2. Saint Patrick's Pro-Cathedral — 0.6 mi · 91 Washington Street, Newark
  3. St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  4. Saint John's Roman Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  5. Saint Columba's Church — 0.8 mi
  6. Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Church — 0.8 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredOne year (The academic FAQ lists one course in Religion as a graduation requirement. It is counted as one year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic FAQs | St. Benedict's Prepsbp.org/academics/academic-faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “One course in Religion”
      Graduation requires one course in religion.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (School retreats are confirmed at the Munsee property.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Property & Directions | St. Benedict's Prepsbp.org/who-we-are/property-directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “It also serves as a year-round destination for student leadership training, school retreats and hands-on outdoor education programs”
      School retreats are held at the Munsee property owned by Newark Abbey.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Students, faculty, staff, and monks gather each school day to sing and pray at Convocation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. This Is St. Benedict's | St. Benedict's Prepsbp.org/who-we-are · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This daily morning meeting, led entirely by student-leaders, brings together students, faculty, staff, and monks to sing, pray, and truly be present with one another.”
      Each school day begins with a student-led Convocation that includes singing and prayer with the monks.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Religious Studies is a graduation requirement, and the department states goals of teaching the Catholic tradition to all students.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic FAQs | St. Benedict's Prepsbp.org/academics/academic-faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “One course in Religion”
      Graduation requires one course in religion.
    2. Religious Studies Department | St. Benedict's Prepsbp.org/academics/academic-departments/religious-studies-department · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To impart to all students an understanding of the Catholic tradition, and to Catholic students a sense of their identity as Catholics”
      The Religious Studies department aims to teach the Catholic tradition to all students and to strengthen Catholic students' identity.
  • Each school day begins with student-led prayer and song with the monks at Convocation.
    Sources (1)
    1. This Is St. Benedict's | St. Benedict's Prepsbp.org/who-we-are · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This daily morning meeting, led entirely by student-leaders, brings together students, faculty, staff, and monks to sing, pray, and truly be present with one another.”
      Each school day begins with a student-led Convocation that includes singing and prayer with the monks.
  • Benedictine monks who pray five times a day oversee the school and serve through apostolates there.
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Community | St. Benedict's Prepsbp.org/who-we-are/our-community · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the monks pray together five times a day while wholeheartedly serving the People of God through active apostolates in Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School”
      The Benedictine monks of Newark Abbey pray five times a day and serve through apostolates at the school.
    2. The Fr. Mark Payne Institute | St. Benedict's Prepsbp.org/who-we-are/the-fr-mark-payne-institute · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Benedict’s Preparatory School exists through the dedication of the Monks of the Benedictine Abbey of Newark, who continue to work in and oversee the school.”
      The Benedictine monks of Newark Abbey oversee the school.

Concerns

  • Only one course in religion is required for graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic FAQs | St. Benedict's Prepsbp.org/academics/academic-faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “One course in Religion”
      Graduation requires one course in religion.

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Campus ministry home

Monks of the Benedictine Abbey of Newark (school apostolate)

  • Address: 520 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, NJ
  • Location: On campus

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Source: sbp.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sbp.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 1 location not published

Retreats 1

  • School retreats at the Munsee propertyOff campus
    School retreats are held at Munsee, a 100-acre property in Sussex County, NJ owned by Newark Abbey.
    sbp.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Convocation (daily student-led morning meeting with prayer)On campus
    Every school day, morning
    Daily morning meeting led by student leaders, with singing and prayer with faculty, staff, and monks.
    sbp.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Faith & Ministry clubs
    The clubs page lists a Faith & Ministry category of student clubs; the individual groups were not readable on public pages.
    sbp.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Our Community | St. Benedict's Prepsbp.org/who-we-are/our-community · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “the monks pray together five times a day while wholeheartedly serving the People of God through active apostolates in Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School”
    The Benedictine monks of Newark Abbey pray five times a day and serve through apostolates at the school.
    “the monks pray together five times a day while wholeheartedly serving the People of God through active apostolates in Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School”
    The Benedictine monks of Newark Abbey pray five times a day and serve through apostolates at the school.
  2. The Fr. Mark Payne Institute | St. Benedict's Prepsbp.org/who-we-are/the-fr-mark-payne-institute · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Benedict’s Preparatory School exists through the dedication of the Monks of the Benedictine Abbey of Newark, who continue to work in and oversee the school.”
    The Benedictine monks of Newark Abbey oversee the school.
  3. Property & Directions | St. Benedict's Prepsbp.org/who-we-are/property-directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “In addition to the main campus at 520 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard”
    The main campus is at 520 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Newark.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
81 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.9 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Newark, NJ
GradesK–12
Students (all grades)965
Students in grades 9–12642
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Newark

His Eminence Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: rcan.org, rcan.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Yes. St. Benedict's Prep is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Newark. Its sponsor is Monks of the Benedictine Abbey of Newark.

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