Notre Dame Academy is a vibrant, Catholic, college-preparatory learning community, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
The Academy guides young women in their personal faith formation, challenges students to pursue academic excellence, and encourages social responsibility on behalf of global justice.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Yearly Tuition: $26,600
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Notre Dame Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1853
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
450 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
24 students
Number of AP Courses
19 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniform
School Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,600
Admissions Director
Elizabeth Buckley
Admissions Associate
Sarah Shobert
Sports
Total Sports Offered
19 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Anime Club, Brainstem Club, British Culture Club, Chinese Club, Computer Team, Cougars for the Cure, Creative Arts Club, Debate Team, French Club, Growing Greener Club, Helpers and Healers Club, Junior Classical League, Key Club, Math Team, Model UN, Newspaper, Robotics Club, Science Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, Student Government, Students for Soldiers, Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC), Teens Teaching Technology, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
a Capella Choir, Instrumental Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ski and Snowboard Club
Anime Club, Brainstem Club, British Culture Club, Chinese Club, Computer Team, Cougars for the Cure, Creative Arts Club, Debate Team, French Club, Growing Greener Club, Helpers and Healers Club, Junior Classical League, Key Club, Math Team, Model UN, Newspaper, Robotics Club, Science Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, Student Government, Students for Soldiers, Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC), Teens Teaching Technology, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
a Capella Choir, Instrumental Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ski and Snowboard Club
School Notes
From artist to athlete to accomplished student, Notre Dame Academy cultivates the unique talents of each student. NDA offers girls in grades seven through 12 a vibrant learning community where the faculty empower young women to become leaders in their communities.
- NDA offers over 30 co-curricular activities
- Eighty-one percent of students participate in athletics
- One-hundred percent of students participate in community service opportunities
- NDA offers 19 Advanced Placement courses and is currently undergoing the authorization process to become an International Baccalaureate school
- Students perform in three fully staged productions each year
- Twenty-five percent of recent graduates chose college majors in science, technology, engineering, or math
- Recent travel opportunities for students have included France, Spain, Italy, Iceland, China, Tanzania, Quebec, Costa Rica, United Kingdom, and Belize.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Notre Dame Academy cost?
Notre Dame Academy's tuition is approximately $26,600 for private students.
What sports does Notre Dame Academy offer?
Notre Dame Academy offers 19 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Notre Dame Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.
What is Notre Dame Academy's ranking?
Notre Dame Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Notre Dame Academy?
The application deadline for Notre Dame Academy is Jan. 15.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Graduated in 1999. College was a breeze because NDA gave me such a great education. I also got an athletic scholarship to play college soccer.
We didn't have a middle school then and we still had nuns and the convent so it strict in a good way.
Don't know how it is now but they believe in the betterment of the student in every aspect of their life.
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