Bishop Dunne Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked TX School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 404 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bishop Dunne Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bishop Dunne Catholic School
6	30
7	43
8	59
9	79
10	65
11	75
12	53

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Year Founded

1961

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Campus Size

22 acres

Student Body

Total Students

404 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

78%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

59%

Number of AP Courses

18 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

High School – $16,737; Middle School – $12,900

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Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Colors

Blue, Red

School Mascot

Falcon

School Notes

Blessed with students of multicultural diversity, Bishop Dunne is committed to education, fellowship, spiritual growth, social justice, and community service.
Bishop Dunne Catholic School provides a strong Catholic education with high academic standards, a nationally recognized technology program and a positive environment, which encourages students to achieve their full potential.

Blessed with students of multicultural diversity, Bishop Dunne is committed to education, fellowship, spiritual growth, social justice, and community service.
Bishop Dunne Catholic School provides a strong Catholic education with high academic standards, a nationally recognized technology program and a positive environment, which encourages students to achieve their full potential.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Olivia Dugger '21, Class Valedictorian, attended TCU as a Chancellor's Scholar. -
- Wayne Warren '79, Alumni and Parent of Alumni. -

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Who are famous alumni from Bishop Dunne Catholic School?

Bishop Dunne Catholic School famous alumni include: Olivia Dugger '21, Class Valedictorian, attended TCU as a Chancellor's Scholar. and Wayne Warren '79, Alumni and Parent of Alumni..

What is Bishop Dunne Catholic School's ranking?

Bishop Dunne Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Bishop Dunne Catholic School?

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

In what neighborhood is Bishop Dunne Catholic School located?

Bishop Dunne Catholic School is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 10 other private schools located in Oak Cliff.

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The average private school tuition in Dallas, TX is $16,258 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dallas, TX is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).