Notre Dame High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,229 students
Acceptance rate: 99%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Notre Dame High School
9	340
10	316
11	274
12	299

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Year Founded

1947

Student Body

Total Students

1,229 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

37%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

79 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$21,950 (9th-11th Grades) $22,450 (12th Grade)

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Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 85%

Sports

Colors

Blue, Navy Blue, Gold

School Notes

Notre Dame High School, a Catholic college preparatory school in the Holy Cross tradition, educates the hearts and minds of students who are diverse in talent, ethnicity and society.
As a faith community, Notre Dame strives to provide each student with a rich academic background, an appropriate sense of self, an opportunity for growth, a commitment to family, community, nation and world, and respect for the spiritual dignity of all persons.

Notre Dame High School, a Catholic college preparatory school in the Holy Cross tradition, educates the hearts and minds of students who are diverse in talent, ethnicity and society.
As a faith community, Notre Dame strives to provide each student with a rich academic background, an appropriate sense of self, an opportunity for growth, a commitment to family, community, nation and world, and respect for the spiritual dignity of all persons.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is the acceptance rate of Notre Dame High School?

The acceptance rate of Notre Dame High School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What is Notre Dame High School's ranking?

Notre Dame High 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 Notre Dame High School?

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

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Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $17,541 for elementary schools and $23,846 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).