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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 363 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,400
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 28 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 6
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Notre Dame School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York 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 School
9	102
10	91
11	80
12	90

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Year Founded

1912

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

363 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

28 students

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

Advanced Courses

AP Statistics

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 6

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,400

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Robert P. Grote

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Colors

White, Green

School Mascot

Sisters Of Ursula

School Notes

Notre Dame School is a private, Catholic secondary school for girls.
The school provides a challenging curriculum, which integrates classroom learning with educational opportunities in our urban setting in culture, science, arts and technology.
For over 100 years, Notre Dame has had a reputation for high academic standards while providing a warm and family-like environment for its students.
Notre Dame has been recognized by U.S. News & World & World Report as one of the "outstanding high schools" in the country.
Our educational program is directed toward the development of each student as a whole person.
We seek to meet the needs of each student intellectually, socially and spiritually.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Notre Dame School cost?

Notre Dame School's tuition is approximately $15,400 for private students.

What schools are Notre Dame School often compared to?

Notre Dame School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Vincent Ferrer High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Notre Dame School?

The acceptance rate of Notre Dame School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

What sports does Notre Dame School offer?

Notre Dame School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.

What is Notre Dame School's ranking?

Notre Dame School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Notre Dame School?

The application deadline for Notre Dame School is Dec. 6.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 3/15/2022

The old principal was amazing. Some great teachers, a few terrible.

- Posted by Parent - Alias

5 5/9/2018

Warm, wonderful school with a terrific preparatory curriculum. Girls graduate with polish and a well-rounded education. The school sits in a energetic and diverse location for all the inspiration a student could want.

- Posted by Parent - kirin

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,316 for elementary schools and $49,836 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).