Dominican Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2025)

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44 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065

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Dominican Academy Photo #1 - Congratulations, Class of 2016! The 58 graduates include 6 National Merit Scholars and 1 National Merit Finalist! Colleges of attendance include: Cornell, Princeton, the College of William and Mary, Fordham, Villanova, and Trinity College Dublin

Dominican Academy Photo #2 - All students take a weekly dance class taught by a professional dancer. Above, members of the Dance Club rehearse for their performance at the annual Evening of the Arts.

Dominican Academy Photo #3 - D.A. maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. The average class is 18-20 students, with many electives having as few as 8-10 students.

Dominican Academy Photo #4 - Our students excel both in the classroom and on the court and field. We offer six sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball.

Dominican Academy has been educating young women intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually since 1897.

Located in the heart of the Upper East Side on 68th Street between Park and Madison Avenues, Dominican Academy (D.A.) consistently ranks among New York City's best high schools and stands alone as the only all-honors high school for girls in New York State.

Operated by the Dominican Sisters of Peace and lay staff, D.A. unites academic excellence and an all-honors curriculum with an intimate, family-like atmosphere. D.A. challenges and empowers young women to be local and global leaders in the 21st century.

Quick Facts (2025)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 250 students
Yearly Tuition: $18,300
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Nov. 9 / Dec. 13
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Dominican Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1897

Colors

White, Blue, Gold

School Calendar

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First Day of School

Thu. Sep 4, 2025

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1996

Student Body

Total Students

250 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

18 students

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Art HistoryBiology

CalculusChemistry

ChineseComputer Science Principles

EconomicsEnglish

Environmental ScienceEuropean History

GovernmentItalian

LatinPhysics

PsychologySpanish

U.S. History

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform required

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Nov. 9 / Dec. 13

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,300

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Tuition Notes

Several scholarships, ranging from a one-time grant as an incoming freshman to a full tuition scholarship are available. Financial aid is available (please note that financial aid awards cannot exceed 50% of tuition, and require the submission of a financial aid application each year).

% on Financial Aid

30%

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 81%

Admissions Director

Madeleine Metzler, Director of Admissions

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$10 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

24 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Art ClubCampus Ministry

Culinary ClubCulture Club

Dance ClubDominican Preachers

Drama ClubFrench Club

Glee ClubLatin Club

Literary MagazineLiturgical Chorus

Mock Trial TeamNational Honor Society

NewspaperProm Committee

Science ClubShakespeare Club

Spanish ClubStudent Ambassadors

Student CouncilYearbook

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Club or Organization:

Museum ClubWomen's Empowerment

School Notes

School Motto: Veritas, the Latin word for truth
School Mascot: Dominic The Tiger

Accredited by Middle States, the NY State Board of Regents and twice recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the US Dept. of Education
A spiritually rich atmosphere results from a strong foundation in Christian values and leadership
Small class size and a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 ensures that each student is personally known
Academic excellence and dedication to learning foster a culture of achievement
Students are encouraged to assume positions of leadership, and to participate in service activities

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dominican Academy cost?

Dominican Academy's tuition is approximately $18,300 for private students.

What schools are Dominican Academy often compared to?

Dominican Academy is often viewed alongside schools like St. Vincent Ferrer High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Dominican Academy?

The acceptance rate of Dominican Academy is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 74%.

What sports does Dominican Academy offer?

Dominican Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Dominican Academy's ranking?

Dominican Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Most AP courses offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Dominican Academy?

The application deadline for Dominican Academy is Nov. 9 / Dec. 13.

School Reviews

5 1/14/2017

This is an excellent school. My daughter is being challenged and is benefiting from the great education she is receiving here. She and her fellow students are head and shoulders above her fellow Westchester peers that go to private Westchester Catholic schools. She is articulate and can converse with any adult in an intelligent and respectful manner. The girls have an air of sophistication but are not snobby. I am so impressed with every girl I meet from this school. The sports are getting better. There is now a swim team, cross country/indoor track team (not a club) and a tennis team. My daughter is on the student council, enjoys many clubs and is friends with girls from all over the city and Westchester. She is presently a junior and is prepping for her SATs. She scored very well on her PSATs without any prep. The colleges that are contacting her are top tier colleges such as Cornell, Colgate, Carnegie Mellon, Vassar and Carleton to name a few. DA has a great reputation with colleges because the DA alumni perform so well there because they are so well prepared. This school is worth every penny!!

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