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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 285 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,974
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania 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 Guilfoyle Catholic High School
6	5
7	33
8	10
9	62
10	52
11	53
12	70

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Year Founded

1922

School Motto

Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge

Student Body

Total Students

285 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,974

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Tuition Notes

Domestic Student Tuition

% on Financial Aid

40%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

Colors

Purple, Gold

School Mascot

Marauder

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

34 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Class Officer Advisory TeamClassic Movie Club

Driver's EdEco Club

Environmental Science TeamFBLA

FencingFrench Club

Ice hockeyMarauder Programming Club

Math ClubMission Club

Mock TrialModel UN

National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society

Peer MinistryPennsylvania Junior Academy of Sceince

Photography ClubPre-Med Club

Prom Planning CommitteeSADD

Scholastic Quiz TeamSki

Spanish ClubStrategy Club

Student CouncilTolkien Soceity

YearbookYouth Leadership

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Arts and Music Programs:

Band ProgramChorus Club

Drama and Musical

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Cheerleading

School Notes

DESCRIPTION OF THE SCHOOL: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is a college preparatory school serving students in grades 7-12. The school is governed by an independent Board of Trustees.
The school provides a value-based, academically challenging, and progressive educational program on a contemporary and disciplined campus. The school welcomes students of all faiths who desire these educational values.

Accelerated Pre-Advanced Preparatory Program: 7-8th grades
Accelerated and Regular High School Program: 9-12 grades
College in High School Program: Dual Enrollment Program, Student Abroad Program; Professors in Residence Program.
Small Class Size
16 AP Classes
100% College Acceptance Rate
21 PIAA Sanctioned Sports
Over 30 Student Clubs and Organizations
Financial Aid Available
All Faiths and Ethnicities Welcomed

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School cost?

Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $7,974 for private students.

What sports does Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School offer?

Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School's ranking?

Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Blair County, PA is $19,028 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).