Moreland Notre Dame School, in partnership with parents, seeks to create an environment where students grow in their understanding of themselves as children of God and important members of the Church and community through prayer, the sacraments, liturgy, and service to others.
We aspire to be a Catholic school in the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame, in which students can learn and grow in a safe and nurturing environment in the company of teachers, staff, and classmates.
Here we all work to provide students with the foundations of Christ-centered faith and life-long learning: love, hope, simplicity; a longing for justice and truth, a desire to serve others, the power of critical thinking, and a sense of awe and wonder.
Moreland Notre Dame School offers an environment in which students are challenged to develop their academic potential, and individual needs are recognized.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Average class size: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Moreland Notre Dame School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1899
Student Body
Total Students
289 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
27 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Moreland Notre Dame School often compared to?
Moreland Notre Dame School is often viewed alongside schools like Salesian Elementary & Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What is Moreland Notre Dame School's ranking?
Moreland Notre Dame School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Moreland Notre Dame School?
The application deadline for Moreland Notre Dame School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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People that viewed Moreland Notre Dame School also viewed these schools: St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory, Salesian Elementary & Junior High School and York School.
The nearest high school and elementary school to Moreland Notre Dame School is Central Christian School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Salesian Elementary & Junior High School (6.8 miles away)
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Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-5933
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-5933
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(831) 728-5518
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-5518
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Monterey, CA 93940
(832) 372-7238
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(832) 372-7238
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School Reviews
5 7/24/2015
I want to thank Sister Mary Joseph and my Mother for the most blessed beginning to my education and Love of the Lord.. I used to follow Sister in first grade to the Chapel and Pray in silence .. which I learned later that there is Power and Strength in SIlence... Hallelujah and now with my JD in ed law I still keep the strength and peace with silence.
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