Needs Improvement

#698 of 716 private schools in IL

Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School

School

550 W BROOKMONT BLVD, Kankakee, IL 60901

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

772

Student-Teacher

20.4:1

Score

3.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

772

Student-Teacher

20.4:1

Score

3.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#698 of 716

In Kankakee

#3 of 3

public schools

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About Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School

Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School is a private school in Kankakee, IL. Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School serves approximately 772 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #698 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares2.4 pts below IL schools

3.8

This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School runs 20.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Kankakee, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.4:1

This School

19:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

772

This School

465

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

3.8

This School

4.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 22.4% vs 0%

Black 5.2% vs 0%

Asian 0.9% vs 0%

Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School Kankakee Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School (this school)	—	772	20.4:1	3.8
Proegler School	0.8 mi	463	38.6:1	4.6
King Middle Grade School	1.6 mi	351	17.6:1	3.8
Steuben Elementary School	1.6 mi	214	15.3:1	6.0
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem	1.6 mi	445	15.9:1	4.6
John Kennedy Middle Grade School	1.7 mi	515	22.4:1	5.2
Taft Primary School	1.8 mi	301	14.3:1	4.4
Edison Primary School	2.1 mi	205	17.1:1	2.7
Kankakee High School	2.2 mi	1,447	17.2:1	6.4
Mark Twain Primary School	2.2 mi	212	19.3:1	6.1
Kankakee Junior High School	2.3 mi	502	16.7:1	4.6
Limestone Middle Sch	5.3 mi	465	14.1:1	5.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.

Classroom Attention

C- 1.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 20.4:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 1.8 / 10

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School Day Length 5.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 968

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 50%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Enrollment 772

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 67.1%

Hispanic 22.4%

Black 5.2%

Two or More 4.3%

Asian 0.9%

Pacific Islander 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

550 W BROOKMONT BLVD, Kankakee, IL 60901

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Bradley East Elem School (rated 7.3/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Bradley), which scores notably higher. Another option is BISHOP MCNAMARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL,BOURBONNAIS (rated 6.9/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Bourbonnais), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bradley-Bourbonnais C High School (rated 6.7/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Bradley), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Kankakee, see our Kankakee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Bradley Central Middle School Bradley	0.7 mi	382	5.1
Proegler School Kankakee	0.8 mi	463	4.6
Bradley West Elem School Bradley	0.8 mi	390	5.9
Bradley-Bourbonnais C High School Bradley	1.0 mi	1,913	6.7
Bradley East Elem School Bradley	0.8 mi	525	7.3
KANKAKEE TRINITY ACADEMY Kankakee	1.2 mi	338	6.2
BISHOP MCNAMARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL,BOURBONNAIS Bourbonnais	1.6 mi	151	6.9
Steuben Elementary School Kankakee	1.6 mi	214	6.0
King Middle Grade School Kankakee	1.6 mi	351	3.8
John Kennedy Middle Grade School Kankakee	1.7 mi	515	5.2
Shabbona Elem School Bourbonnais	1.9 mi	289	5.5
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem Kankakee	1.6 mi	445	4.6
Taft Primary School Kankakee	1.8 mi	301	4.4
Alan B Shepard Elem School Bourbonnais	1.9 mi	477	6.2
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center Bourbonnais	2.3 mi	488	5.7
Kankakee High School Kankakee	2.2 mi	1,447	6.4
Edison Primary School Kankakee	2.1 mi	205	2.7
Mark Twain Primary School Kankakee	2.2 mi	212	6.1
Noel Levasseur Elem School Bourbonnais	2.7 mi	340	5.7
Kankakee Junior High School Kankakee	2.3 mi	502	4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,557

Median Home Value

$143,200

Median Rent

$1,020/mo

Population

33,224

College Educated

15.7%

Homeownership

60.6%

Avg Commute

22.4 min

Poverty Rate

21.7%

Median Age

37.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School

What grades does Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School serve?

Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School?

Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School rank in IL?

Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School ranks #698 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School a religious school?

Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 62 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 42 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 772
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 38
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 5.5 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Small City
County: Kankakee County
Phone: (815) 932-7413

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