Affording McNamara
This is what your investment makes possible.
An Investment in Who They're Becoming
A Bishop McNamara education is a true investment — one widely recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School — that carries lasting value into our students' careers and lives. Rooted in our Holy Cross values, we are a family-focused, faith-based community that prepares students not just for what's next, but for who they are becoming.
What Your Investment Provides
The Lasting Value of a Bishop McNamara High School Education
🏆 Academic Distinction & Excellence
National Blue Ribbon awarded for Academic Excellence.
80thPercentile
Students rank top tier nationally in math & reading benchmarks.
78%AP Enrolled
Of Juniors & Seniors taking at least one of our 23+ AP courses.
60%Adv. Faculty
Holds a master's or doctoral degree in their field.
🎓 College Acceptances & Outcomes
100%Acceptance
Higher education acceptance rate for our Class of 2026 graduates.
60%Top 200
Graduates are recognized & admitted to Top 200 Institutions.
$33.5MCollege Scholarships
Merit scholarships & financial aid awarded by colleges to Class of 2026.
$3.33MAthletic Scholarships
In dedicated athletic scholarship funding secured by collegiate signees.
🎨 Campus Life & Facilities
20K SqFtSTEM Center
Hands-on STEM learning in state-of-the-art Science & Innovation Center.
75%Fine Arts
Of student body actively participates & thrives across 7 Fine Arts programs.
35Sports Teams
Competing in the elite WCAC with paths to collegiate play.
Real Stories, Real Value
I experienced excitement from my interactions with students, faculty, and the administration. The most important reason I chose BMHS was the confidence I felt that my daughter would be protected, nurtured, and challenged. - Mrs. Renita Bridges, Parent of Madison, Class of 2026
Bishop McNamara gave me the space to explore many different extracurriculars. By balancing the rigors of the lacrosse field with the creative demands of the stage, I learned the importance of educating both my mind and my heart. - Faith Clark, Class of 2026, attending Drexel University
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40%
Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid
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$25,058
McNamara's Tuition for School Year 2026-2027
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$3,000 - $7,000
Range of Financial Aid for Qualifying Families