The Academy of the Holy Angels is an all-female private middle school and college preparatory high school located in Demarest, in Bergen County, in the U.S.
state of New Jersey, serving students in sixth through twelfth grade.
The school is a sponsored work of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Yearly Tuition: $22,000
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Academy Of The Holy Angels ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1879
Colors
White, Blue, Royal blue
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
493 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
21 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,000
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Women Leaders Start Here'
- School Mascot: Angels
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Academy Of The Holy Angels cost?
Academy Of The Holy Angels's tuition is approximately $22,000 for private students.
What sports does Academy Of The Holy Angels offer?
Academy Of The Holy Angels offers 13 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Academy Of The Holy Angels is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for most sports offered.
What is Academy Of The Holy Angels's ranking?
Academy Of The Holy Angels ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Academy Of The Holy Angels?
The application deadline for Academy Of The Holy Angels is Dec. 15.
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