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Notre Dame Academy

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Notre Dame Academy brings together religious,Catholic/Christian lay staff as facilitators of learning, who in cooperation with the parents, the primary educators of their children, will provide a quality education.
The Academy strives to inspire its students to grow as committed Christians in their faith, to become aware of their personal potential as disciples, and become virtuous, diligent, and responsible citizens in a contemporary world.
Through loving guidance, cooperative effort, hard work, prayer, and support, each Notre Dame Academy student is holistically prepared to participate actively in the life of family, church, and the communities of the 21st century.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
275 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Notre Dame Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Classroom Dress Code
Formal
NDA Shirt, navy pants, shorts or skirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Coding, Music and Choir, Student Council, Yearbook Committee

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Dolphins
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Notre Dame Academy offer?
Notre Dame Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Notre Dame Academy's ranking?
Notre Dame Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: 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 Point Loma Heights neighborhood of San Diego, CA.

School Reviews

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Notre Dame Academy makes the mission of providing a strong Catholic education a reality. The children get a solid academic education in an active Catholic Christian culture for the students, the school community, and the parish. The daily school-wide convocation with prayers, hymns, and pledge of allegiance is a wholesome way to start the day. The weekly Friday Mass with the whole school in formal uniform and on their best behavior, led by the students, gives the school a tangible sense of being a close, supportive faith community. The monthly Eucharistic Adoration (even if only for a minute) after the Friday Mass for the whole school (amazingly even kindergarteners do participate in Eucharistic adoration) is a singular experience and practice of solemnity and reverence in a world that often does not understand the value of prayer and quiet presence. The leadership, active engagement in teaching, and spiritual presence of religious sisters in habits, is a special witness and blessing to students, who otherwise may never meet a religious sister in their lives outside of this school. Many of the students, religious sisters, teachers, priests and even the canine mascots of the school are also often seen at the parish's Sunday Mass, creating a vibrant continuous experience between the school and the church. These details are a window into what make NDA a uniquely faith-building Catholic Christian educational experience. My children receive a strong "regular education"; but furthermore, here at NDA, my children's growth in the Catholic faith is fostered in a blessed and effective way.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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