St. Ursula Academy vs. Notre Dame Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Ursula Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Notre Dame Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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School History
Overview
St. Ursula Academy, grades 6-12, is Toledo's oldest, all-female, Catholic, fully accredited college preparatory school.
It has been educating young women to lead and serve since 1854.
Notre Dame Academy, a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, educates in the tradition, vision, and principles of the Sisters of Notre Dame.
We empower students to be intellectually curious, passionately faith-filled, socially responsible servant leaders..
Grades Offered
6-12
7-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1854
1904
Students Body
Total Students
696 students
545 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
19%
25%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
49
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Grade 7 Students
75
45
Grade 8 Students
69
55
Grade 9 Students
128
115
Grade 10 Students
140
120
Grade 11 Students
111
90
Grade 12 Students
124
120
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
53 teachers
Average Class Size
17
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Number of AP Classes
19
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Average ACT score
23
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform. Navy skirt and various dress shirts and sweaters.)
(Uniform. Navy skirt and various dress shirts and sweaters.)
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$15,736
Tuition Notes
High school tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 school year are $14,250. Junior Academy tuition and fees are $9,850. Both the high school and JA have an additional $950 in other fees.
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% on Financial Aid
70%
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Acceptance Rate
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75%
Admissions Director
Rita Hayes
Kimberlee Williams
Admissions Associate
Jen Rosa
Kristin Busse
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
17
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
28
12
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Afro ClubArchitecture Club
Art ClubBook Club
Campus Ministry Core TeamClassic Movie
Culture ClubDiversity Advisory Committee (DAC)
Euchre ClubFrench Club
Game ClubKindness Collective
LabreMid-East Culture Club
Mock Trial ClubPhilosophy Club
PhotographySelf Defense Club
Ski ClubSpanish
Spirit SquadSTEM
Student AmbassadorsStudent Council
TIDESWriting Club
Yoga Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Musical
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Archery ClubDance and Hip Hop Teams
Faith ClubsForeign Language and Culture Clubs
Math ClubPhotography and Video Editing Club
Ski/Snowboard ClubSocial Justice Alliance Club
Speech TeamStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubDrama Club