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The Benjamin School
The Benjamin School is a coeducational, college-preparatory independent school with two campuses in Palm Beach County, Florida. It serves 1,284 students in pre-K 3 through twelfth grade. It is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and Florida Kindergarten Council, the Southern Association of Independent Schools, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) is an educational accreditor recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. This agency accredits over 13,000 public and priv .... History and campus The Benjamin School was founded in 1960 under the name North Palm Beach Private School by married couple Marshall and Nancy Benjamin. It was located in a three-car garage. At that time, the year-round population of Palm Beach was expanding and the Benjamins received donations from wealthy families who would have sent their child ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent School
An independent school is independent in its finances and governance. Also known as private schools, non-governmental, privately funded, or non-state schools, they are not administered by local, state or national governments. In British English, an independent school usually refers to a school which is endowed, i.e. held by a trust, charity, or foundation, while a private school is one that is privately owned. Independent schools are usually not dependent upon national or local government to finance their financial endowment. They typically have a board of governors who are elected independently of government and have a system of governance that ensures their independent operation. Children who attend such schools may be there because they (or their parents) are dissatisfied with government-funded schools (in UK state schools) in their area. They may be selected for their academic prowess, prowess in other fields, or sometimes their religious background. Private schools r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
