Presentation Catholic School Competitors

Founded in 1951, Bishop O'Dowd High School is known for its commitment to Catholic, college preparatory education. O'Dowd provides students with academic, co-curricular, and faith opportunities that help them achieve at the highest levels and prepare to lead and serve at college and beyond. O'Dowd ranks in the top ten of more than 200 public and Catholic high schools in the greater Bay Area in UC admissions.

Founded in 1847, St. Mary's Episcopal School is the oldest independent school in Tennessee. Our mission is to provide a superior educational experience for girls which will encourage and enable each student to reach her individual potential. Each girl is one of a kind, individually gifted, and smart in her own way. We believe in guiding each girl to reach her full — and wholly unique — potential. With our 100% girl culture, our students aren’t afraid to take risks or make mistakes. Because we support and challenge all our students, they’re able to accomplish exceptional results.

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP), founded in 1882, celebrates a rich history of empowering young women to become Catholic leaders in their local community and in the world. Guided by Gospel values and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, faculty and staff inspire young women to be leaders who impact global change by building community through a conscious love of God and love of the dear neighbor without distinction. As a woman of faith, woman of heart, woman of courage and woman of excellence, an OLP student is provided opportunities to put her faith into action, and become a transformative agent of change in our world. Mission Statement Founded and rooted in the Gospel values of the Catholic church and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace empowers young women in an innovative learning environment that honors the individual while fostering community, and develops faith-filled leaders dedicated to the “love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction.” We are a proud founding member of the International Coalition of Girls' Schools, which is the leading advocate for girls’ schools, connecting and collaborating globally with individuals, schools, and mission-aligned entities dedicated to educating and empowering girls.