Notre Dame Academy High School

For more than a century Notre Dame Academy has provided a focused educational environment, challenging girls and young women to learn to their full capacities - an achievement greater than their times and their societies sometimes thought possible.
Notre Dame Academy was founded in 1903 by smart, independent, powerful women, the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame (CNDs).
These women refused to accept the stereotypes about what girls could or should learn.
Mother St. Patricia with Class 1961 NDA has always provided a complete academic program, including physics and geometry; and has sought to cultivate girls' physical and athletic abilities.
NDA students were prepared for college at a time when that was still a radical idea as the norm for young women.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,900
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 12
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Notre Dame Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1903
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Campus Size
13

Student Body

Total Students
402 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Notre Dame Academy High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 12
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
30%
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Kristin Callaghan
Admissions Associate
Jann Amato
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School Notes

  • School Mascot: Gators
  • For more than a century Notre Dame Academy has provided a focused educational environment, challenging girls and young women to learn to their full capacities - an achievement greater than their times and their societies sometimes thought possible. Notre Dame Academy was founded in 1903 by smart, independent, powerful women, the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame (CNDs). These women refused to accept the stereotypes about what girls could or should learn. Mother St. Patricia with Class 1961 NDA has always provided a complete academic program, including physics and geometry; and has sought to cultivate girls' physical and athletic abilities. NDA students were prepared for college at a time when that was still a radical idea as the norm for young women.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Notre Dame Academy High School cost?
Notre Dame Academy High School's tuition is approximately $14,900 for private students.
What schools are Notre Dame Academy High School often compared to?
Notre Dame Academy High School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph By The Sea High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Notre Dame Academy High School?
The acceptance rate of Notre Dame Academy High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 74%.
What is Notre Dame Academy High School's ranking?
Notre Dame Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Notre Dame Academy High School?
The application deadline for Notre Dame Academy High School is Jan. 12.
In what neighborhood is Notre Dame Academy High School located?
Notre Dame Academy High School is located in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in Silver Lake.

School Calendar

View the Notre Dame Academy High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
HS - First Day of School Grades 9 & 12 (Notre Dame Campus Calendar)
September 03, 2025 (Wednesday)
ES - First Day of School - Half Day (Notre Dame Campus Calendar)
September 04, 2025 (Thursday)
ES & HS - School Closed (Notre Dame Campus Calendar)
September 29, 2025 (Monday)
ES & HS - Columbus Day School Closed (Notre Dame Campus Calendar)
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
ES & HS - School Closed (Notre Dame Campus Calendar)
November 11, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,900
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 12
  • Source: Verified school update

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