Academy Of The Holy Names (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Academy Of The Holy Names in Albany, NY is an all–girls Catholic private school serving grades 6 through 12 in a central city community.
Founded in 1884, the school has a total faculty of 41 teachers and offers 7 Advanced Placement courses.
The school enrolls a diverse student body with 14.43% students of color and maintains an acceptance rate of 100%.
Annual tuition is $18,800, above the average private school tuition in Albany.
Academy Of The Holy Names follows a formal dress code and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 215 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Academy Of The Holy Names ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Academy Of The Holy Names
6	20
7	16
8	19
9	25
10	43
11	64
12	28

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Grade 11 enrollment peaks at 64 and is the largest grade, far above Grade 6 with 20 students.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1884

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Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 11, 2027

Campus Size

64 acres

School Motto

"Esse Quam Videri" - To Be, Rather Than to Seem.

Student Body

Total Students

215 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

65%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

www.ahns.org

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Kendra Astemborski

Admissions Associate

Ann Travers

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBasketball

CheeringCross Country

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Colors

Navy Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Panther

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

29 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic Challenge BowlAmbassadors Club

Book ClubChess Club

Communications ClubEnvironmental Club

Fiber Arts ClubFrench Club

High School Pep ClubHigh School Student Council

Inkwell - Middle School Literary & Art JournalJunior Ladies of Charity

Love Others Value Everyone (L.O.V.E.) ClubMasterminds - Quiz Bowl

Middle School Pep ClubMiddle School Student Council

Middle School YearbookMock Trial

National Honor SocietyPantHER Voices Podcast

Prism ClubProfile - High School Yearbook

PuzzlemaniaSocial Justice Club

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)The Courier - School Newspaper

Throne of Games

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Arts and Music Programs:

School Musical/Play

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Ski Club

School Notes

Academy of the Holy Names, an independent, Catholic school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, is dedicated to:"Transforming young women from intuitive learners to innovative thinkers, empowering generations of courageous, faith-filled women to be skillful builders of a better world."Focusing on the importance of the individual in an atmosphere distinguished by respectful relationships, the school embraces diversity, promotes creativity, and challenges students to excel.

Core Values

Respect, caring for one another, full development of the human person at Holy Names these aren`t just words these are ourcore values

Education in Faith
Hospitality
Dedication to Women and Children
Dedication to Justice
Service to People who are Poor or Marginalized
Commitment to Liberating Action
Love for the Names of Jesus and Mary

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What schools are Academy Of The Holy Names often compared to?

Academy Of The Holy Names is often viewed alongside schools like Albany Academies by visitors of our site.

What sports does Academy Of The Holy Names offer?

Academy Of The Holy Names offers 16 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Flag Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Academy Of The Holy Names is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is Academy Of The Holy Names's ranking?

Academy Of The Holy Names ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Academy Of The Holy Names?

The application deadline for Academy Of The Holy Names is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Academy Of The Holy Names located?

Academy Of The Holy Names is located in the Normanskill neighborhood of Albany, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in Normanskill.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Albany, NY is $9,924 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Albany, NY is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).