Excellent
#5 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 1% of private schools
Bishop Leblond
High School
3529 FREDERICK AVE, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Enrollment
172
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
9.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
172
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
9.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#5 of 399
In St. Joseph
#1 of 8
public schools
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About Bishop Leblond
Bishop Leblond is a private high school in St. Joseph, MO. Bishop Leblond serves approximately 172 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
Bishop Leblond has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 399 private schools in MO.
What's said publicly about Bishop Leblond
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
- This school 9.1 · Excellent
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 172 students, Bishop Leblond 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 6.9:1 students to teachers, Bishop Leblond sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bishop Leblond 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
BetaHow Bishop Leblond compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in St. Joseph, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bishop Leblond (this school) | 9.1 |
| 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
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3529 FREDERICK AVE, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bishop Leblond may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BISHOP LEBLOND HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10), a more accessible option. 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 HIGH SCHOOL St. Joseph | 0.0 mi | 7.8 |
| 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
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLUE EYE HIGH Blue Eye, MO | 9.1 |
| BELL CITY HIGH Bell City, MO | 9.2 |
| LOGOS SCHOOL Olivette, MO | 9.0 |
| MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY Mexico, MO | 8.9 |
| PUTNAM CO. HIGH Unionville, MO | 8.9 |
| SKYLINE HIGH Urbana, MO | 8.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bishop Leblond
What grades does Bishop Leblond serve?
Bishop Leblond serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bishop Leblond?
Bishop Leblond has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Leblond?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Leblond is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bishop Leblond rank in MO?
Bishop Leblond ranks #5 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Bishop Leblond's MySchoolScout rating?
Bishop Leblond has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 a private school?
Yes, Bishop Leblond 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 a religious school?
Bishop Leblond has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 172
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 188 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buchanan County
- Phone
- (816) 279-1629
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