Notre Dame Preparatory School

815 Hampton Lane, Towson, MD, 21286-0212
Tel: (410)825-6202
Grades: 6 - 12 | 739 students
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Founded in 1873, Notre Dame Preparatory School is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, owned and operated by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. With approximately 740 girls in grades 6-12, the school follows a mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth and the practice of social justice.

School Overview:
Notre Dame Preparatory School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded 1873
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School - Selected in
Student Body
Total Students 739 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 16% (MD School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 86%
Average Class Size 18 students
Number of AP Courses 19 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(uniforn dress, sweater, saddle shoes)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 12
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,800
% on Financial Aid 32%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,354
Admissions Director Mrs. Katherine Goetz
Admissions Associate Mrs. Anne Bresee
Sports
Total Sports Offered 16 sports
Sports
Badminton Basketball
Cheering Crew
Cross Country Field Hockey
Golf Indoor Soccer
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Winter Track
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 21 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Athletic Association Campus Ministry
Cheerleading Christian Community Awareness Program
Crew Cultural Awareness Club
French Club Literary Magazine
Mock Trial Newspaper
People for Animal Welfare Production Technology Crew
Reach for the Stars Robotics
SCUBA diving Speech and Debate
Student Council Students Againnst Destructive Decisions
Students for Environmental Action Yearbook
Youth in Government

School Notes:

    • NDP is a wireless laptop school, with all Upper Level students using personal laptops, which they purchase freshman year, for all classes.
    • An extensive social service curriculum is designed to move students from volunteerism and charity to advocacy and justice.
    • Programs are offered in STEM, Humanities, visual arts, music, drama and more.
    • Unusual course offerings include Chinese and Japanese, social service, anatomy and physiology, marine biology, architectural drawing, computer graphics and photography, journalism, and an extensive music program

    Profile last updated: 12/13/2012

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Notre Dame Preparatory School
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. K | 0.3 mi. away
Baltimore Middle & Upper School
Gr. 6-12 | 0.9 mi. away
The Arrow Project Of Maryland
Gr. 7-12 | 1.3 mi. away
The Arrow Center For Education
Gr. 7-12 | 1.3 mi. away
Kiddie Academy Of Towson
Gr. K | 1.5 mi. away

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended July 09,2012 - As a student at Notre Dame, I have loved every minute of my NDP experience. There truly is something for every student!From outstanding academic challenges to competitive athletic teams, I have enjoyed it all. The sisterly bonds are so powerful and I am making friends to last. Also, the unique phasing system lets each student thrive, learn, and be challenged at their own level and speed. In addition to this the facilities are top notch and enable a variety of learning techniques.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *

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