Founded in 1873, Notre Dame Preparatory School is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, owned and operated by the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
With 844 girls in grades 6-12, the school follows a mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and the practice of social justice.
25 Advanced Placement courses Over $35 million in scholarship awarded to the class of 2023
3 Signature Certificate Programs: STEAM, Humanitiies, and Global Languages
Recently the school opened the Jane Kroh Satterfield Innovation Wing, a 23,500-square foot, two-story addition that adds a recording studio, fabrication lab, media arts center, classrooms, plus new industry-standard tools for STEAM enrollees and an Anatomage, a virtual human dissection table, the first one in any Maryland grade school.
The Women in... or WIN Experience places students in career settings so they may explore interests and apply classroom learning to real work and real-world experiences. Begun in 2006 with a focus on science and medicine, WIN has expanded into a multitude of fields. To date, more than 1,800 students have had a WIN experience, with more expected each year as new career tracks are added.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Yearly Tuition: $23,600
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Notre Dame Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences; Reading, Math, Study Skills Assistance
Year Founded
1873
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
823 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
25 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Art HistoryAP Biology
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP ChemistryAP Chinese Language and Culture
AP Computer ScienceAP Computer Science Principles
AP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and Composition
AP Environmental ScienceAP French Language and Culture
AP Human GeographyAP Microeconomics
AP Music TheoryAP Physics I
AP PsychologyAP Spanish Language and Culture
AP Spanish Literature and CultureAP Statistics
AP Studio Art: Art and DesignAP Studio Art: Drawing
AP U.S. Government and PoliticsAP U.S. History
AP World History: Modern
Average SAT score
1223
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniform dress, sweater, saddle shoes
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,600
% on Financial Aid
31%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Jennifer Caine
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Susan Muller
Application URL
Endowment Size
$37.4 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
19 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
68 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
and Engineering (ACE) TeamAnime Club
ArchitectureAsian Students Association
Assoc. of Whites for Anti-Racist Education (AWARE)Athletic Association (AA)
Black Student AssociationBlaze Clefs
Board GamesBook Club
Calvert Hall InitiativeCampus Ministry
CappiesChinese Club
Christian Community Awareness Program (CCAP)Club Umoja
ConstructionCybersecurity Club
Dance CompanyDiversity Council
Environmental ClubEquestrian Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)French Club
Future Business Leaders of AmericaGateway Club
Girls Who CodeGreen School Committee
Hispanic Student AssociationHumanities Club
International Thespian Society (ITS)It's Academic
Italian ClubLive Action Role Play (LARP)
Live for LaraMaryland Math League
Math Honor SocietyMental Health Awareness / Advocacy Club
Mock TrialModel UN
National Art Honor SocietyNational English Honor Society
ONE LOVE ClubPartnership for Animal Welfare (PAW)
Period.Philanthropy Club - NDP Gives
Production Tech CrewRafiki
Random Acts of Kindness ClubRefugee Youth Project
Robotics TeamScience National Honor Society
Ski ClubSocial Studies National Honor Society (Rho Kappa)
Spanish ClubSpeech and Debate
STARSStudent Advocates for Equality (SAFE) Club
Student Ambassador ClubStudent Council
Student for ChangeThirst Project Club
Travis Manion Foundation ClubUkeladies
Ultimate Frisbee ClubUSA Biology Olympiad
Women in Medicine ClubYouth and Government
School Notes
- School Motto: Where Girls Become Women Who Transform the World
- School Mascot: Blazers
- Founded in 1873 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND), an international congregation focused on education, Notre Dame Preparatory School is one of Baltimore`s oldest Catholic, college preparatory schools for girls in grades 6 through 12.
- Notre Dame Prep educates and empowers girls to become women who transform the world and inspires students to pursue academic excellence, spiritual growth, and the practice of justice.
- As a school rooted in the Catholic faith, grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and steadfast in the SSND charism, Notre Dame Prep embraces an inclusive and just community where its graduates can respond to the call... "to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with God." (Micah 6:8)
- NDP is a wireless laptop school, with all Upper Level students using personal laptops, which they purchase freshman year, for all classes.
- An extensive social service curriculum is designed to move students from volunteerism and charity to advocacy and justice.
- Unusual course offerings include Chinese, social service, anatomy and physiology, marine biology, architectural drawing, computer graphics and photography, and an extensive music program; in the Middle Level Explore and Advisory Programs complement academics
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Chastity Dunnaville ’06* -
- Sallie Zeidler Grandi ’68 -
- Barbara Reahl Kasun ’77 -
- Patricia Lagator Knott ’86 -
- Amy Sielicki Larkin ’93 -
- Margaret Watson Strott ’50* -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Notre Dame Preparatory School cost?
Notre Dame Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $23,600 for private students.
What schools are Notre Dame Preparatory School often compared to?
Notre Dame Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like Maryvale Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Notre Dame Preparatory School?
Notre Dame Preparatory School famous alumni include: Chastity Dunnaville ’06*, Sallie Zeidler Grandi ’68, Barbara Reahl Kasun ’77, Patricia Lagator Knott ’86, Amy Sielicki Larkin ’93 and Margaret Watson Strott ’50*.
What sports does Notre Dame Preparatory School offer?
Notre Dame Preparatory School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Notre Dame Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for most sports offered.
What is Notre Dame Preparatory School's ranking?
Notre Dame Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Notre Dame Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Notre Dame Preparatory School is Dec. 15.
Related Schools
Show me:
Popular comparisons: Notre Dame Preparatory School vs. Maryvale Preparatory School
People that viewed Notre Dame Preparatory School also viewed these schools: Maryvale Preparatory School, The Bryn Mawr School, Garrison Forest School, St. Paul's School For Girls and McDonogh School.
The nearest high school and elementary school to Notre Dame Preparatory School is Concordia Preparatory School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Rock Church Academy (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11300 Falls Road
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 308-8500
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 308-8500
5.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 422 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
109 W Melrose Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-8800
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 788 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
9.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
St. Paul's School For Girls
All-girls (Episcopal)
11232 Falls Rd
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 823-6323
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 823-6323
4.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 440 students Tuition listed
8600 McDonogh Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,458 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
School Reviews
5 7/9/2012
As a student at Notre Dame, I have loved every minute of my NDP experience. There truly is something for every student!From outstanding academic challenges to competitive athletic teams, I have enjoyed it all. The sisterly bonds are so powerful and I am making friends to last. Also, the unique phasing system lets each student thrive, learn, and be challenged at their own level and speed. In addition to this the facilities are top notch and enable a variety of learning techniques.
Endorse Notre Dame Preparatory School. 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
The A to Z of Private Schools in 2025
Explore the A to Z guide to private schools in 2025 — trends, tuition, programs, enrollment, choice policies and what families should know today.
So Many Choices: Navigating Private School Selection in 2025
Discover how families are making informed private school choices in 2025 — tuition, enrollment trends, programs, and policy updates for private schooling.
Technology in Private Schools 2025: Trends, Tools & Best Practices
Explore how technology in private schools is evolving in 2025—AI-driven learning, digital wellness policies, tuition implications and expert insights for families and educators.
