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Academy-notre Dame De Namur

560 Sproul Rd
Villanova, PA 19085

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Tel: (610) 687-0650

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The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school, commits itself to the education of young women of grades 6 through 12 for responsible living in a global society.

The Academy, rooted in the faith tradition of the Catholic Church, and the charism of Saint Julie Billiart, provides its students a challenging academic curriculum within a rich spiritual community in order to inspire them to live the prophetic nature of the gospel, with a passion for justice and love for the poor, enable them to develop the skills and desire necessary for life-long learning, and empower them to be honorable, compassionate leaders.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 542 students
Yearly Tuition: $31,500
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Academy-notre Dame De Namur ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other special emphasis association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Year Founded

1856

Colors

Blue, Gold

School Calendar

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Campus Size

39 acres

Student Body

Total Students

542 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

55 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

24 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$31,500

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Fides et Caritas
School Mascot: Irish

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Academy-notre Dame De Namur cost?

Academy-notre Dame De Namur's tuition is approximately $31,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Academy-notre Dame De Namur?

The acceptance rate of Academy-notre Dame De Namur is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What is Academy-notre Dame De Namur's ranking?

Academy-notre Dame De Namur ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Academy-notre Dame De Namur?

The application deadline for Academy-notre Dame De Namur is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 542 students
Yearly Tuition: $31,500
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Delaware County, PA is $24,026 for elementary schools and $33,425 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Delaware County, PA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).