Catholic middle and high school in St. Louis Park with specialized support for learning differences and ADD/ADHD
Benilde-St. Margaret's School is a Catholic middle and high school (grades 6-12) in St. Louis Park, MN that explicitly supports students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD. With an average class size of 21 students, every learner receives individualized attention and support to build confidence and discover their strengths—a critical advantage for students with special needs navigating middle and high school.
The school offers dedicated Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support services alongside a rigorous academic curriculum that includes honors and AP courses across all major subjects. Students also benefit from hands-on learning in engineering labs, vibrant arts programs (band, choir, drama, orchestra), and a broad range of clubs and sports. This balance of structured academic support and enriching activities helps students with learning differences develop both skill and self-esteem.
BSM charges $15,870 for high school and $18,525 for middle school tuition, with 19% of students receiving financial aid (average grant: $6,100). The school's Catholic mission emphasizes service, leadership, and community—fostering the social-emotional growth that matters as much as academics for families seeking an inclusive, supportive environment.
At a Glance
Grades6-12
Class Size21:1 ratio
Tuition$15,330
Fin. Aid19% receive aid
Est.1974
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1974 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,330 |
| Tuition Notes | High school tuition $15,870 Middle school tuition $18,525 International students $23,525 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80 |
| Average Class Size | 21 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Betsy Van Cleve |
| Admissions Associate | Julie McDonald |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 19 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $6,100 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 6 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Advanced Courses
Honors/AP Social StudiesHonors/AP EnglishHonors/AP MathmaticsHonors/AP ScienceHonors/AP World LanguageShow More (8)Hide
AP Courses
AP African American StudiesAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP Computer Science AAP Computer Science PrinciplesAP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and CompositionAP European HistoryAP French Language and CultureAP Human GeographyAP MicroeconomicsAP Physics 1AP Spanish Language and CultureAP Spanish Literature and CultureAP StatisticsAP Studio ArtAP US Government & PoliticsAP US History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Baseball · Basketball · Bowling · Cross Country · Dance · Diving · Figure Skating · Football · Freestyle Skiing · Golf · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Mountain Biking · Nordic Skiing · Paddle Tennis · Sailing · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball · Wrestling · Show More (9) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Advanced Competitive Science · Apotheosis · Biomedical Club · Business Professionals of America · CER Science Club · Chess Club · Debate · Destination ImagiNation · Drone Racing · Engineering Club · Eucharistic Ministers · Guatemala Mission Trip · History Club · Knight Errant Newspaper · Knightline · Knowledge Bowl · Link Crew · Math League · Medical Club · Mock Trial · Model United Nations · National Arts Honor Society · National Honor Society · National World Language Honor Society · Peer Ministry · Red Knight Volunteer Corps · Reviving Ophelia · Robotics Squad · Speech · Student Council · World Language Honor Society · Yearbook · Show More (16) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Band · Concert Choir · Drama · Liturgical Choir · One Act Play · Orchestra · Pop Choir · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Bowling · Clay Target Team · E Sports · Sailing Club · Ski and Snowboard Club · Table Tennis |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | www.metrowestconference.org/public/genie/726/school/1 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1300 |
| Average ACT Score | 27 |