A Bishop McNamara Education Prepares Students for What Comes Next
Every Bishop McNamara student receives an individualized learning experience, one that meets and often exceeds what colleges and other professional paths require.
Our experienced, dedicated faculty and wide-ranging curriculum, including distinctive courses in STEM, Honors, and Advanced Placement, are built around educating hearts as well as minds.
“Looking back on my time at Bishop McNamara, I feel an immense sense of gratitude. McNamara has given me the support to grow both academically and personally, and introduced me to teachers who have made a real impact on my success. Now, as I prepare for college, I know I’m more ready than I would be anywhere else.”
Amelia Dougherty, Class of 2026
Academic Excellence
College Preparatory
Bishop McNamara is a college-preparatory school, and our 190+ courses are designed to match. Coursework grows more complex each year, giving students a solid foundation for college, university, and career programs. The results show: 100% of the Class of 2026 was accepted to college, and 60% were admitted to top 200 institutions.
Our faculty average more than 16 years of professional experience, and 60% hold a master's or doctoral degree in their field. In classes that average 20 students, with an 11:1 student to faculty ratio, they share one mission: to develop the minds and hearts of every student and spark curiosity along the way.
Our STEM program prepares students to be college and career ready as STEM-proficient members of society. Coursework integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with special emphasis on unique educational experiences. Hands-on learning with real-world applications helps students think critically, build creativity that leads to innovation, and develop problem-solving skills. Our current partners include Engineering for Us All, the ACE Mentor Program, the XRP Experiential Robotics Platform, and the Frontier Technology Institute. Past partners have included NASA and the U.S. Air Force CyberPatriot program.
Our 23 AP courses bring college-level coursework to campus, with the chance to earn college credit at thousands of colleges and universities. Across the junior and senior classes, 78% are enrolled in at least one AP course, and many take more than one. Students are recommended for AP through admissions or by their current teachers.
Our 51+ honors courses are for students who have excelled in their previous classes and have a strong interest in particular subjects. Honors classes move faster and cover more material than standard courses, giving students a clear way to show colleges their academic skill and discipline.
$33.6Min college scholarships earned by Class of 2026
$3.33Min dedicated athletic scholarships
By percentage
80th
percentile ranking in math and reading, 2025-2026
78%
of all juniors and seniors are enrolled in at least one AP course
60%
of faculty hold a master's or doctoral degree in their field
60%
of the Class of 2026 admitted to top 200 institutions
75%
of students take part in fine arts
By the numbers
190+courses offered
51+honors courses
23AP courses
11:1student to faculty ratio
20average class size
50+clubs and activities
35athletic teams
7fine arts programs
29,000service hours
20acre campus
20Ksq ft of hands-on STEM learning in the state-of-the-art La Reine Science and Innovation Center
Many juniors and seniors take more than one AP course.
Our College Acceptances
Graduate Profile
Think creatively and critically, ask thought-provoking questions, and solve problems concerning local, national, and international issues
Collaborate and communicate clearly using academic, technological, and personal skills to embrace the opportunities and challenges of an interconnected world
Faith and Morals
Exhibit self-awareness and understanding of personal faith as they develop a personal relationship with God
Embody strong morals to face difficult decisions and to act in a manner that reflects an understanding of the dignity God affords all people
Service and Justice
Empathize with others and value service as a personal commitment and a social responsibility
Exercise charity modeled by the ethics of Christ to the poor and marginalized
Formation of Self
Gain appreciation for a broad range of disciplines and the opportunity to excel and succeed in their personal passions whether that is academics, athletics or the arts, to develop their sense of self and continue to evolve as life-long learners
Cultivate 21st-century skills and a healthy lifestyle by understanding moderation and discipline in all things such as organization, nutrition, and exercise
Transformation of Society
Appreciate cultures other than their own
Embrace differences in culture and use this knowledge to better find their role in the global community and to develop their identity
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