Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School

550 W Brookmont Blvd Kankakee, IL 60901

Tel: (815) 932-7413

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 743 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 743 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
Pre-K	80
Kind	51
1	41
2	46
3	40
4	51
6	67
7	49
9	80
10	82
11	70
12	86

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Year Founded

1922

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Student Body

Total Students

743 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.:

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

US$7240

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Sports

Colors

White, Green

School Notes

Bishop McNamara High School exists primarily to serve the Catholic Christian community of the Kankakee area, while welcoming students of all faiths.
A strong sense of community based on Christian love, care, concern, and sacrifice, unites students, parents, alumni, faculty, and administrators.
Through a synthesis of faith, culture and life, students are challenged and empowered to commit themselves to sharing the Good News.

Bishop McNamara High School exists primarily to serve the Catholic Christian community of the Kankakee area, while welcoming students of all faiths.
A strong sense of community based on Christian love, care, concern, and sacrifice, unites students, parents, alumni, faculty, and administrators.
Through a synthesis of faith, culture and life, students are challenged and empowered to commit themselves to sharing the Good News.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Grace Christian Academy, Kankakee Trinity Academy by visitors of our site.

What is Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School's ranking?

Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Largest endowments.

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The application deadline for Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,904 for elementary schools and $15,812 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).