Bishop Mcnamara Catholic School,bourbonnais serves 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, is a member of the Other religious school association(s) and the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of Bishop Mcnamara Catholic School,bourbonnais is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Average class size: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1961
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
235 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
31 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Book ClubDrama
Library AssistantsStudent Council
YearbookYouth Group
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bishop Mcnamara Catholic School,bourbonnais often compared to?
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic School,bourbonnais is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Bishop Mcnamara Catholic School,bourbonnais offer?
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic School,bourbonnais offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Softball and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Bishop Mcnamara Catholic School,bourbonnais?
The application deadline for Bishop Mcnamara Catholic School,bourbonnais is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Bishop Mcnamara Catholic School,bourbonnais is Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Joseph School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bourbonnais KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
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