Notre Dame Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 417 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Notre Dame Academy
Pre-K	43
Kind	40
1	48
2	42
3	44
4	48
5	46
6	33
7	41
8	32

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Year Founded

1991

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

417 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

79%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

GolfSoccer

TennisVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

14 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Book ClubChess Club

Cooking ClubForensics Club

Lego ClubNational Junior Honor Society

Newspaper ClubRobotics Club

Science ClubWriting Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Ballroom DancingBand Program

ChoirSchool Play

School Notes

Notre Dame Academy is a faith-filled community that endeavors to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and strives to educate the hearts and minds of its students.
In an atmosphere of peace, students learn the value of respect, acceptance, generosity, and cooperation.
Our emphasis on academic excellence coupled with strong moral values enable students to become life-long learners who will be able to compete and succeed in today`s world.

School Motto: Walk, Talk, & Live in the Peace of Christ

To better serve the community the parishes of St. Matthew`s in Ridgefield, St. Michael`s in Palisades Park and St. Nicholas` in Palisades Park it was decided to pool their resources. A new entity was created in 1991, Notre Dame Interparochial School. Originally Notre Dame had two campuses; these were the Primary Division located in Ridgefield and the Elementary Division located in Palisades Park. After a study conducted by the Archdiocese of Newark it was deemed no longer feasible to operate two campuses. Therefore, as of 2007-2008 school year Notre Dame now occupies one campus located in Palisades Park. This one site allows children to begin their education at Notre Dame as 3 year-olds and continue until graduation from eighth grade. There are numerous advantages to having students located on a single campus. Children of all ages are able to interact which promotes a strong feeling of community. Siblings are all located in one building. This gives parents peace of mind because their children are together in a safe and nurturing environment. The final advantage is that the staff has more opportunity to become aware of each child`s needs as he/she progresses through the grades. This allows a better implementation of the curriculum. On November 18, 2011 the Archdiocese of Newark granted Notre Dame, Academy status. The title of Academy brings to Notre Dame the recognition it deserves for being an outstanding school community which continues to achieve academic excellence. In 2014 Notre Dame Academy became a peaceable school, adopting a peace-centered curriculum that teaches students how to resolve conflicts, anger management skills, and peer mediation. Notre Dame Academy serves a multi-cultural Catholic and Non-Catholic population. Notre Dame embraces cultural diversity in an atmosphere of understanding and respect. People have been influenced to register their children at Notre Dame due to the positive reputation of the school within many world communities.

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What schools are Notre Dame Academy often compared to?

Notre Dame Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Christ The Teacher Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does Notre Dame Academy offer?

Notre Dame Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Notre Dame Academy's ranking?

Notre Dame Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Notre Dame Academy?

The application deadline for Notre Dame Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Notre Dame Academy located?

Notre Dame Academy is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Palisades Park, NJ.

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