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Primary and Secondary EducationMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
Bishop McNamara High School is a private Catholic high school in Forestville, Maryland, offering a rigorous college preparatory program alongside a broad range of athletics and activities. Founded in 1964 as an all-male institution, it began admitting female students in 1992 and remains coeducational. Sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross, the school emphasizes the development of the whole person through academics, athletics, arts, and religious life. The school serves families seeking a values-based, college-focused secondary education in the region. It operates within the private high school segment of the education industry, aligning its offerings with Catholic traditions and a holistic student experience. In 2024, Bishop McNamara High School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, reflecting external acknowledgment of its academic distinction.