Mission

Notre Dame Academy is a Catholic school for young women in grades 7 - 12

Our Mission: Notre Dame Academy, a Catholic school sponsored by Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, educates and empowers young women in grades 7-12.

We are a holistic learning community grounded in academic excellence that cultivates life-long learners, critical thinkers, and open-minded leaders.  We are inspired to service and dedicated to global peace, justice, and integrity of creation, as we honor the dignity of all people.

We welcome students of all religious traditions guiding them in their personal faith formation and inspire them to see the goodness of God.

Enrollment

430+ young women in grades 7 - 12.

NDA students come from more than 40 communities across Massachusetts including towns on the South Shore and points as far as Boston, Needham, Brockton, and Cape Cod.

By the Numbers

  • Student : Teacher Ratio: 12 : 1
  • Typical Class Size: 16 - 24 
  • Interscholastic Sports: 19
  • Student Clubs & Organizations: 24
  • Advanced Placement Courses: 20+

Campus

The academic building includes a chapel, auditorium, library, 23 classrooms, 2 art studios and a graphic arts computer lab, a choral room and a music lab, 2 computer labs, a guidance center, the Maribeth Merrigan Multi-Media Language Lab, a gymnasium, and a dining hall.

The building also offers 5 state-of-the art science labs and a greenhouse as well as a large and welcoming campus ministry center.

The 68-acre campus includes three athletic fields (one with astro-turf), an eight-lane track with Lynx timing technology, and five tennis courts.

Technology Resources

  • Bring Your Own Device Program
  • Smart Boards in every classroom
  • Secure wireless network throughout the campus
  • All faculty and staff are equipped with iPads and laptops

Faculty Profile

  • 55 full time faculty members
  • More than 95% of the faculty have advanced degrees
  • One Sister of Notre Dame works at the school

Tuition

Tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year: $27,900

Approximate cost of books: $800
Approximate cost of uniform: $300

Alumnae

  • 6,000+ active alumnae
  • 4,385 alumnae live in New England
  • Alumnae reside in 11 countries and 47 states

Accreditation

The Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Membership in the association indicates that the institution has been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators.