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Very Good

#47 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 12% of private schools

Bishop Leblond High School

High School

3529 FREDERICK AVE, St. Joseph, MO 64506

Private

Enrollment

174

Student-Teacher

8.7:1

Score

7.8

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#47 of 399

In St. Joseph

#2 of 8

public schools

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7.8/10

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About Bishop Leblond High School

Bishop Leblond High School is a private high school in St. Joseph, MO. Bishop Leblond High School serves approximately 174 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

Bishop Leblond High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares1.4 pts above MO schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 174 students, Bishop Leblond High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Bishop Leblond High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Bishop Leblond 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 Leblond High School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in St. Joseph, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
This School
vs
10.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
174
This School
vs
633
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
4.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 93.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.9% vs 0%
Black 1.1% vs 0%
Asian 1.1% vs 0%
Bishop Leblond High School St. Joseph Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Bishop Leblond High School (this school) 7.8
CENTRAL HIGH 5.7
HELEN M DAVIS SCHOOL 3.5
LAFAYETTE HIGH 5.1
RIVERBEND TREATMENT CTR.
BENTON HIGH 3.8

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 MO.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,504
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.8 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 13%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 174
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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 MO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 93.1%
Hispanic 2.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Black 1.1%
Asian 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3529 FREDERICK AVE, St. Joseph, MO 64506

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Leblond High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BISHOP LEBLOND (rated 9.1/10), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CENTRAL HIGH (rated 5.7/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in St. Joseph, see our St. Joseph schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
BISHOP LEBLOND St. Joseph 0.0 mi 9.1
COLEMAN ELEM. St. Joseph 0.6 mi 7.2
BODE MIDDLE St. Joseph 1.0 mi 4.0
TRUMAN MIDDLE St. Joseph 1.3 mi 3.1
ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Joseph 1.2 mi 4.8
CENTRAL HIGH St. Joseph 1.4 mi 5.7
FIELD ELEM. St. Joseph 1.5 mi 8.5
EDISON ELEM. St. Joseph 1.5 mi 8.6
ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL St. Joseph 1.8 mi 6.6
PARKWAY ELEM. St. Joseph 2.0 mi 6.3
HELEN M DAVIS SCHOOL St. Joseph 2.1 mi 3.5
PICKETT ELEM. St. Joseph 2.5 mi 6.8
ST JOSEPH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL St. Joseph 2.2 mi 6.2
OF ST. JOSEPH St. Joseph 2.2 mi 7.2
SKAITH ELEM. St. Joseph 2.6 mi 7.2
PERSHING ELEM. St. Joseph 2.7 mi 8.3
OAK GROVE ELEM St. Joseph 2.6 mi 7.1
PRESCOTT SDA SCHOOL St. Joseph 2.5 mi
LINDBERGH ELEM. St. Joseph 2.4 mi 5.8
CARDEN PARK ELEM St. Joseph 2.7 mi 7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64506 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,713

Median Home Value

$220,500

Median Rent

$908/mo

Population

22,107

College Educated

33.4%

Homeownership

58.8%

Avg Commute

16.2 min

Poverty Rate

14.2%

Median Age

39.6

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FAIR PLAY HIGH Fair Play, MO 7.8
EMINENCE HIGH Eminence, MO 7.7
HOLCOMB HIGH Holcomb, MO 7.7
MIDWAY HIGH Cleveland, MO 7.7
PENNEY HIGH Hamilton, MO 7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Leblond High School

What grades does Bishop Leblond High School serve?

Bishop Leblond High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bishop Leblond High School?

Bishop Leblond High School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Leblond High School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Leblond High School rank in MO?

Bishop Leblond High School ranks #47 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Bishop Leblond High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Leblond High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bishop Leblond High School a private school?

Yes, Bishop Leblond 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 Leblond High School a religious school?

Bishop Leblond High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
72 Very Walkable
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
174
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
188 days
Setting
Small City
County
Buchanan County

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