Notre Dame Preparatory

9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

The Notre Dame Preparatory community of students, parents, faculty, and staff believe in our mission statement that: Always keeping God and Family as our priority, Notre Dame Preparatory, a Diocesan Catholic High School, engages in the formation of students by integrating faith in a college preparatory curriculum, promoting academic excellence, moral values and lifelong service. .

Quick Stats (2023)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 837 students
Yearly Tuition: $18,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / Jul. 15
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Notre Dame Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

All

Year Founded

2002

Summer School Offered

Yes

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2022

Student Body

Total Students

837 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

66 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

18 students

Number of AP Courses

22 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

American Literature, Biology, British Literature, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Comparative Government and Politics, Computer Science, English Language, Environmental Science, European History, French 4, Human Geography, Macro Economics, Micro Economics, Physics, Psycholgy, Spanish 4, Statistics, U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History

Average SAT score

1220

Average ACT score

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Khaki shorts or plaid shirt and school polo

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31 / Jul. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,000

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

2500 discount for Catholic families

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Matt Rylski

Admissions Associate

Debi Wells

Sports

Total Sports Offered

19 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling

Source: Verified school update

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Notre Dame Preparatory cost?

Notre Dame Preparatory's tuition is approximately $18,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Notre Dame Preparatory?

The acceptance rate of Notre Dame Preparatory is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Notre Dame Preparatory's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Arizona with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Notre Dame Preparatory offer?

Notre Dame Preparatory offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Notre Dame Preparatory is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for most sports offered.

What is Notre Dame Preparatory's ranking?

Notre Dame Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Notre Dame Preparatory?

The application deadline for Notre Dame Preparatory is Jan. 31 / Jul. 15.

School Reviews

Endorse Notre Dame Preparatory. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

March 11, 2023

Children With Learning Differences: How To Proceed

Facing the reality that your child has learning differences is never easy. But with a diagnosis from a qualified professional, and skilled experienced teachers who know how to remediate those differences, your child can learn to handle her differences. More here.

March 10, 2023

Enrichment Resources For Children Ages 10-14

I asked ChatGPT to list apps, YouTube Channels, and podcasts suitable for enriching the studies of students ages 10-14. (We'll look at resources for younger and older students in another article.)

February 13, 2023

Designing Assignments In The ChatGPT Era

AI (Artificial Intelligence), specifically ChatGPT, poses some serious challenges for teachers. We explore the importance of teaching students how to attribute the work and ideas of others.