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

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About the School

Notre Dame High School in West Haven, CT, serves 518 co–ed students in grades 9 through 12 within a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1946, this Catholic high school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and maintains a formal dress code.
The school offers 60 Advanced Placement courses and has a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with an average class size of 15.
Annual tuition is $19,150, and the school has an acceptance rate of 99%.
Notre Dame High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for student body size and number of AP courses offered.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked CT School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 518 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Notre Dame High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut 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	111
10	129
11	146
12	132

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Grade 11 highest at 146 and Notre Dame High School has the most students in 11th grade, ahead of Grade 12 at 132.

Year Founded

1946

Campus Size

8 acres

School Motto

Character. Compassion. Confidence.

Student Body

Total Students

518 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 33%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,690 (2023–2024 school year)

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Green, Gold

School Mascot

Green Knight

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Notre Dame High School's ranking?

Notre Dame High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.

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).

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Veteran's Day - School Closed

November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)

No Classes - School Closed

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Thanksgiving Day - School Closed

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

No Classes - School Closed

November 27, 2026 (Friday)

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - School Closed

January 18, 2027 (Monday)

School Reviews

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $18,867 for elementary schools and $31,559 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Haven County, CT is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).