History

Founded: 1960

Founders: Marshall & Nancy
               Benjamin

First graduating class: 1979

Mascot: The Buccaneers

Colors: Navy Blue & Orange

Motto: Nulli Secundus
          (Second to None)

School Facts

Type: PK-12, college preparatory, independent, co-ed, non-sectarian, day school

Divisions: Lower School (PK-5), Middle School (6-8), Upper School (9-12

Enrollment: 1323 students

Faculty (full time): 166

Campuses: PK-Grade 8, North Palm Beach; Grades 9-12, Palm Beach Gardens

Academics/Athletics/Arts

Student/faculty ratio:   8:1

Advanced Placement courses: 19

College Placement: 100% of graduates

Athletics: More than 47 middle and upper school sports teams

Arts: Instrumental lessons, band, chorus, dance, drama, video productions

Tuition 2006-2007:
PK-K   $12,985
1-3      $14,070
4         $15,090
5         $15,515
6         $15,995
7-8      $16,695
9-10    $17,979
11-12  $18,165

Financial Aid
Need-based financial aid available to qualified families

Accreditation
Florida Council of Independent Schools
Florida Kindergarten Council

Memberships

National Association of Independent Schools

Florida Council of Independent Schools

The College Board

Educational Records Bureau

Alumni Program Council for Independent Schools

National Association for College Admission Counseling

Southern Association for College Admission Counseling

Council for the Advancement and Support of Education

Council for Spiritual and Ethical Education

American Library Association

National Honor Society

Non-Discrimination Policy

No application for admission to the courses and programs offered at The Benjamin School, or application for employment to the school, shall be denied based on race, creed, color, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation of the applicant. Benjamin strives to attract and support a diverse and talented student-body, faculty, and staff.