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Overview

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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Official information of St. Bernard Preparatory School in 2024 | FindingSchool
B- Boarding
B Matriculation
B Academics
C Extracurricular activities
C Community
B- Reviews
B- Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 7-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $44,760
# of Students: 163
Teacher:Student: 1:8
International Student: 12%
AP Courses: 4
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 85%
SAT: 1290/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#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
#59 Penn State University Park 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
#70 Fordham University 1
#70 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#70 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#78 American University 1
SUNY University at Stony Brook 1
#85 Michigan State University 1
#89 Indiana University Bloomington 1
SUNY University at Buffalo 1
#89 University of Delaware 1
#89 University of Iowa 1
#96 Miami University: Oxford 1
#96 University of Colorado Boulder 1
#96 University of San Francisco 1
#96 University of Vermont 1
LAC #22 United States Naval Academy 1
LAC #27 Bryn Mawr College 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #39 Occidental College 1
LAC #49 The University of the South 1
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AP Courses

(Total 4)
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
United States History
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
United States History
Calculus AB

Sports

(Total 8)
Archery
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Archery
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 5)
Band
Choir
Music
Production
Art
Band
Choir
Music
Production
Art

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 12)
Arise a Knight
Chess
Don Bosco
Doves of the Altar
Dorm Economics
Entrepreneurs/Business
Gratia Plena
Knights of the Altar
National Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society
Arise a Knight
Chess
Don Bosco
Doves of the Altar
Dorm Economics
Entrepreneurs/Business
Gratia Plena
Knights of the Altar
National Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society
Student Council
Class Council
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Contact Info

Official website
1600 St. Bernard Drive, S.E., Cullman, AL 35055
256-255-5890
admissions@stbernardprep.com
Alabama

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1891
Campus Size: 800 acres
Boarding Rate: 26%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: SLEP
School Code:
SSAT: 6350

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 6)
4.3/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about St. Bernard Preparatory School

01.
Tell me a bit about St. Bernard Preparatory School.
St. Bernard Preparatory School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Atlanta, Alabama, US. It was founded 1891, and currently has about 163 students, 12.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.stbernardprep.com.
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Where is St. Bernard Preparatory School located?
St. Bernard Preparatory School is located in the State of Alabama of USA. The closest major city is Atlanta, which is about 142 miles away from school. Most families can choose Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does St. Bernard Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?
St. Bernard Preparatory School is offering 4 AP courses.

St. Bernard Preparatory School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is St. Bernard Preparatory School on 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 466 for all US schools.

Also St. Bernard Preparatory School has been favorited by 20 users.
03.
Where do St. Bernard Preparatory School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2015-2019, some students attended Duke University, University of Michigan, University of California: Davis, University of California: San Diego and Boston University.
08.
How to start with an application with 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.
04.
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, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to St. Bernard Preparatory School?
Yes, here are few: Santa Catalina School, The Putney School and Midland School.

The closest major city is Atlanta. You can find out more schools near Atlanta here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for St. Bernard Preparatory School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for St. Bernard Preparatory School in 2024 is $48,800 , 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 .
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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
C for Extracurriculum
C for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews

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