School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation
B
Academics
B+
Extracurriculars
B-
Geo & Community
B-
Reviews
B-
St. Bernard is a small school located in north central Alabama. Sponsored by the Benedictine monks of St. Bernard Abbey, the school strives to develop the whole person in each student: body, mind, and spirit. Through rigorous academics, a wide variety of athletics, and a broad array of extracurricular activities each person becomes a well-rounded individual. As a college preparatory school, this development prepares all of our students to excel in the college environment. Our last graduating class of 23 was offerred $3.5 Million in scholarship offers, showing how colleges seek our graduates.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$37,500
Enrollment
130
International Students
9%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
24
Class Size
12
Boarding %
29
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2015-2019)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #8 | Duke University | 1 + |
| #27 | University of Michigan | 1 + |
| #38 | University of California: Davis | 1 + |
| #41 | University of California: San Diego | 1 + |
| #42 | Boston University | 1 + |
| #49 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 1 + |
| #49 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | 1 + |
| #53 | Syracuse University | 1 + |
| LAC #11 | Washington and Lee University | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
(18)|
Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Precalculus
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Statistics
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European History
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Music Theory
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports
(9)|
Archery
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Archery
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(8)|
Chess Club
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Community Service
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Crochet Club
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Do’s and Don’ts with Dabbs
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St. John Bosco Club
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Photography and Yearbook
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Chess Club
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Community Service
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Crochet Club
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St. John Bosco Club
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Photography and Yearbook
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Saints and Sinners
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Scholars' Bowl
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Arts
(10)|
Band
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Chamber Choir
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Choir
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Guitar
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Jazz
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Theater
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Band
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Chamber Choir
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Choir
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Guitar
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Jazz
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Theater
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Digital Media
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Graphic Design
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Photography
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Visual Arts
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about St. Bernard Preparatory School
Tell me a bit about St. Bernard Preparatory School.
St. Bernard Preparatory School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Alabama, US. It was founded 1891 , and currently has about 130 students, 9.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.stbernardprep.com.
For more official information, please visit http://www.stbernardprep.com.
Does St. Bernard Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?
St. Bernard Preparatory School is offering 18 AP courses.
Where do St. Bernard Preparatory School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for St. Bernard Preparatory School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, St. Bernard Preparatory School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for St. Bernard Preparatory School?
The total fee for St. Bernard Preparatory School in 2024 is
$37,500 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@stbernardprep.com .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@stbernardprep.com .
Where is St. Bernard Preparatory School located?
St. Bernard Preparatory School is located in the State of Alabama of USA.
How popular is St. Bernard Preparatory School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, St. Bernard Preparatory School is among the most popular schools, within top 462 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also St. Bernard Preparatory School has been favorited by 22 users.
Also St. Bernard Preparatory School has been favorited by 22 users.
How do I complete an application for St. Bernard Preparatory School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about St. Bernard Preparatory School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit St. Bernard Preparatory School’s official site: http://www.stbernardprep.com or call them at 256-255-5890.
Also it is highly recommended to visit St. Bernard Preparatory School’s official site: http://www.stbernardprep.com or call them at 256-255-5890.
Are there additional schools that are located close to St. Bernard Preparatory School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for St. Bernard Preparatory School?
The overall rating for St. Bernard Preparatory School is B.
The section ratings of St. Bernard Preparatory School are:
B for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of St. Bernard Preparatory School are:
B for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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Population (2022)
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Cost of Living
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Nearby Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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