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Pre-K enrollment highest with 46 students, while Grade 3 and Grade 5 are lowest at 20 each.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

248 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Navy blue pants light blue or white shirt or blue plaid jumper

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,000

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Admissions Director

Patty tennant

Admissions Associate

Kristie Johnson

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

FootballSoccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Quiz Bowl

School Notes

The Notre Dame Schools are made up of a three and four year old pre-school, Kindergarten through sixth grade elementary and a seven through twelve junior/senior high building.
Students make the transition from the sixth grade up to the junior high level smoothly after numerous tours of the junior/senior high building and classrooms.
Students from the eighth grade seemlessly transition into the ninth grade as well.
No junior high students are in classes with high school students.
Notre Dame Elementary is a high quality Catholic school committed to building the Kingdom of God.
Student learning in a nurturing environment of mutual respect is a top priority, challenging each student to produce quality work, to provide service to others, and to become a lifelong learner.

The Notre Dame Schools are made up of a three and four year old pre-school, Kindergarten through sixth grade elementary and a seven through twelve junior/senior high building.
Students make the transition from the sixth grade up to the junior high level smoothly after numerous tours of the junior/senior high building and classrooms.
Students from the eighth grade seemlessly transition into the ninth grade as well.
No junior high students are in classes with high school students.
Notre Dame Elementary is a high quality Catholic school committed to building the Kingdom of God.
Student learning in a nurturing environment of mutual respect is a top priority, challenging each student to produce quality work, to provide service to others, and to become a lifelong learner.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Notre Dame cost?

Notre Dame's tuition is approximately $2,000 for private students.

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Notre Dame is often viewed alongside schools like Portsmouth Stem Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does Notre Dame offer?

Notre Dame offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football and Soccer.

When is the application deadline for Notre Dame?

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

In what neighborhood is Notre Dame located?

Notre Dame is located in the 2nd Ward neighborhood of Portsmouth, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in 2nd Ward.

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The average acceptance rate in Ohio is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).