The Benedictine Schools of Richmond (BSoR) are single-sex, independent Catholic high schools, Saint Gertrude High School and Benedictine College Preparatory.
Co-located on the Benedictine Abbey campus in Richmond, Virginia, The Benedictine Schools of Richmond offers a strong, single-sex, college-preparatory education that respects and embraces diversity and seeks to form Christian leaders in the local community.
Our Catholic schools deliver challenging, hands-on academic and leadership opportunities that cultivate lifelong achievement, personal fulfillment, and the support of an enduring brotherhood and sisterhood.
We encourage you to visit our schools, not only to tour the campus and state-of-the-art facilities, but also to meet our beloved faculty and talented students. We want you to get to know us, and we can’t wait to meet you!
Learn more about The Benedictine Schools of Richmond, register for an upcoming admissions event, or start the application process by completing the form below.
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Discover The BSoR Advantage
Two Schools. One Family.
Our Athletic Success
With a rich tradition of excellence, BSoR's athletic program strives to teach students physical and mental skills, self-discipline, and sportsmanship, while motivating athletes to strive for greatness. We offer 38 teams in 15 different sports.
At The Benedictine Schools of Richmond, your child won’t get lost in the crowd. Our small class sizes means that your child will receive the personalized attention they deserve. Whether in the classroom, preparing for college, singing on the stage, or practicing on the field, your child will receive the one-on-one attention they need to excel in every area of life.
Individualized Approach
Single-Sex Education
The formation of young women and young men is best fostered during the adolescent years in the context of a single-sex educational environment and a supportive community.
Saint Gertrude High School and Benedictine College Preparatory, while embracing a common Catholic culture based on Benedictine values, maintain distinct single-sex academic and leadership programs.
Benedictine’s military model and Saint Gertrude’s leadership program are both designed to create a holistic learning experience for all of our students through activities and organizations that build leadership, personal accountability, confidence, and a recognition of the responsibilities of citizenship in our community and in the greater world.
Building Leaders
Located in Goochland, Virginia, the two schools share a peaceful, modern, and sprawling campus including the campus’s new, world-class athletic facilities. A 50,000 square-foot, leadership-focused, STEM-ready school for the students of Saint Gertrude is near completion, and a 20-acre contiguous athletic campus expansion that will accommodate new athletic fields and complexes to support both the Cadets and Gators is also underway.
Our Unique Campus
Our Catholic Faith
The Benedictine Schools of Richmond provides a common Catholic culture, steeped in Benedictine values, that promotes the education of the whole person – body, mind, and spirit.
We nurture each student’s sense of self while encouraging them to learn and grow spiritually, and we seek to form all students to be self-motivated learners and leaders in their vocations. As a school rooted deeply in the Benedictine values, we are committed to forming leaders who reflect these values in all that we do.
12829 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23238
The formation of young women and young men is best fostered during the adolescent years in the context of a single-sex educational environment and a supportive community.
Saint Gertrude High School and Benedictine College Preparatory, while embracing a common Catholic culture based on Benedictine values, maintain distinct single-sex academic and leadership programs.
Individualized Approach
At The Benedictine Schools of Richmond, your child won’t get lost in the crowd. Our small class sizes means that your child will receive the personalized attention they deserve. Whether in the classroom, preparing for college, singing on the stage, or practicing on the field, your child will receive the one-on-one attention they need to excel in every area of life.
Benedictine’s military model and Saint Gertrude’s leadership program are both designed to create a holistic learning experience for all of our students through activities and organizations that build leadership, personal accountability, confidence, and a recognition of the responsibilities of citizenship in our community and in the greater world.
Building Leaders
Our Athletic Success
With a rich tradition of excellence, BSoR's athletic program strives to teach students physical and mental skills, self-discipline, and sportsmanship, while motivating athletes to strive for greatness. We offer 38 teams in 15 different sports.
Located in Goochland, Virginia, the two schools share a peaceful, modern, and sprawling campus including the campus’s new, world-class athletic facilities. A 50,000 square-foot, leadership-focused, STEM-ready school for the students of Saint Gertrude is near completion, and a 20-acre contiguous athletic campus expansion that will accommodate new athletic fields and complexes to support both the Cadets and Gators is also underway.
Our Unique Campus
Our Catholic Faith
The Benedictine Schools of Richmond provides a common Catholic culture, steeped in Benedictine values, that promotes the education of the whole person – body, mind, and spirit.
We nurture each student’s sense of self while encouraging them to learn and grow spiritually, and we seek to form all students to be self-motivated learners and leaders in their vocations. As a school rooted deeply in the Benedictine values, we are committed to forming leaders who reflect these values in all that we do.
At A Glance
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New Home for Saint Gertrude
"Saint Gertrude and Benedictine have been an integral part of our family’s narrative for generations. The rich history and traditions of these schools make them a special place where friendships do truly last a lifetime. Kelly and I were so fortunate to have been able to send our four sons and daughter to these wonderful schools, and we are excited for the bright future of the Benedictine Schools of Richmond."
- Terrence Kerner ’86
Upcoming Admissions Events
Open House
BCP or SGHS Campus Tour
Wednesday, October 15 at 6:00 PM
We invite you and your family to visit our school in Goochland to learn more about Benedictine College Prep or Saint Gertrude High School. During your tour, you’ll explore our campus and state-of-the-art gymnasium, meet our exceptional faculty, discover the advantages of a single-sex, Catholic education, and get a glimpse into life as a Cadet or Gator.
BCP Visitors' Day
Current eighth grade students are invited to spend the day and experience life as a Benedictine Cadet. Tour our academic and athletic facilities and visit classes, including theology, leadership, foreign languages, fine arts, band and more. Visitors' Day is a perfect time to see up close the experience of transformation and honor Benedictine offers, which is marked by competitive academics, dynamic traditions, active faith and a proven military leadership program.
SGHS Shadow Day
Tuesday, January 21 from 7:00am - 10:45am
We invite you to explore the vibrant communities of both Saint Gertrude High School and Benedictine College Preparatory at our Open House on Wednesday, October 15th at 6 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity to dive into what makes our schools nurturing and empowering environments for young men and women.