Notre Dame High School

320 E Ripa Ave Saint Louis, MO 63125

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $15,000
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Nov. 30 / May. 31
  • Source: Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $15,000
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Nov. 30 / May. 31
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1934
Colors
White, Royal blue, Columbia blue
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
261 students
Student Body Type

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
2 courses
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Nov. 30 / May. 31
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
42%
Admissions Director
Jamie Wood
Admissions Associate
Lauren Chastonay
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
34 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic CoachingAmerican Movie Critics Club
American Sign Language ClubAnime Club
Art ClubBaking Club
Beta Chi Pi SocietyBrand Ambassadors
Campus Ministry (C3) ClubCrochet Club
Drama ClubDungeons and Dragons Club
Earth TeamFrench Club
Future Investigators of AmericaGeography club
Ice Skate ClubLibrary Guild
Mock Trial ClubNational Honor Society
ND AmbassadorsQuill & Scroll Society
Rebel WritersRecess Club
Robotics ClubRockin Rebels (Spirit Squad)
Skate ClubSpanish Honor Society
Student CouncilSupporting Fellow Sisters
Thespian SocietyWomen of the World
Yoga Club


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Esports

School Notes

  • Notre Dame High School educates young women to become confident, compassionate Christian leaders.
  • Each student is guided to reach the fullness of her potential and to use her gifts to make a difference in the world around her.
  • Notre Dame High School provides a college preparatory program to girls from diverse backgrounds through an environment of differentiated instruction.
  • In the spirit of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and in response to the mission of Jesus in the Catholic tradition, students are educated to integrate lifelong learning, faith and service into their lives.
  • Founded in 1934, Notre Dame High School is an all-girls private Catholic college preparatory school that provides an education that empowers young women to become confident, compassionate Christian leaders. As a sponsored ministry of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, NDHS is committed to the mission of educating students to integrate lifelong learning, faith, and service into their lives. Through rigorous academics and abundant leadership experiences, each young woman is guided to reach the fullness of her potential and to use her gifts to transform the world around her. For 50 years, Notre Dame has offered students an individualized approach to education with our differentiated instruction program. This approach challenges students to take increased responsibility for learning and offers them a start to collegiate success. By providing a dynamic learning environment, our students learn and further develop organizational skills, time management, and self-advocacy. They attend regular classes on a flexible modular schedule, participate in small-group discussions, apply knowledge and skills in labs, conduct independent research, and participate in cooperative learning. The hallmark of NDHS is the Advisor Program, which ensures 1:1 attention for each student no matter her interests - academics, athletics, or the arts. Every young woman has a place at Notre Dame!
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Notre Dame High School cost?
Notre Dame High School's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
What schools are Notre Dame High School often compared to?
Notre Dame High School is often viewed alongside schools like Incarnate Word Academy, Cor Jesu Academy, St. Joseph's Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Notre Dame High School offer?
Notre Dame High School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Notre Dame High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Notre Dame High School?
The application deadline for Notre Dame High School is Nov. 30 / May. 31.

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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,419 for elementary schools and $21,551 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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