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All-Girls School

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur

  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic, All-Girls
  • 6-12
  • Villanova, PA
  • 92 reviews
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    The value of community is central to Notre Dame's identity and we are committed to having our talented students return to campus on September 8 in a safe environment. The Reopening Plan reflects CDC and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania guidance and we rely on our community to adhere to all specified safety protocols. We look forward to welcoming prospective families for virtual admissions events. Learn More

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      C+
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      A-
    ndapa.org
    (610) 687-0650
    560 Sproul Rd
    Villanova, PA 19085
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    About Academy of Notre Dame de Namur...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    —
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    HSPT, ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $26,300
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    28%
    Average Financial Aid
    $8,785
    From Academy of Notre Dame de Namur

    Since 1856, Notre Dame's commitment to teaching young women “what they need to know for life” has remained unchanged. Graduates are confident women with the skills to succeed in the nation’s most competitive colleges and prepared to lead in a global society.

    Notre Dame is a community guided by the faith tradition of the Catholic Church, the service of the Sisters of Notre Dame, and the Academy’s Honor Code.

    All students receive an Apple MacBook Air. With a successful online education protocol, the Academy is ready to transition seamlessly to virtual learning.

    The Center for Global Leadership links students to schools around the world. A progressive study of World Languages begins in grade six and continues through AP.

    Upper school students deepen their academic experience as a STEM, Global, or Arts Scholar.

    Dance, fine and performing arts, music, athletics, campus ministry, and clubs give every student the opportunity to explore her unique gifts.

    Athletics at ND

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1250
    156 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    59 responses
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    Center for Global Leadership

    Notre Dame's Global Citizen Scholar Program provides accepted students with an academic and extracurricular path that focuses on global themes and issues through coursework, educational and community-engagement, international travel and globally focused domestic programs. Students who complete the four-year program receive designation as a Global Citizen Scholar on their official transcript.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    94%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.17 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.17 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 80 responses
    • Spirit day!
      20%
    • Formals (winterball/ prom)
      15%
    • Advent Angels
      15%
    • A DJ coming to play at lunch before Christmas
      14%
    • Senior privledges
      11%
    • Thon (sleep at the school)
      9%
    • Field Hockey Game
      4%

      Students

      Diversity
      C+
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      554
      85%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.20 responses
      70%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.20 responses
      85%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.20 responses
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      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      9:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      76%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.21 responses
      Poll
      86%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.21 responses
      Poll
      81%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.21 responses

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      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      —
      Boys Athletic Participation
      —
      100%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.9 responses
      67%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.9 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.9 responses
      Living in the Area

      Radnor Township

      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?Data Sources
      1. Cost of Living
        C
      2. Good for Families
        A+
      3. Housing
        B-
      Median Household Income
      $114,063
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,484
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $651,600
      National
      $184,700

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      Academy of Notre Dame de Namur Reviews

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      ND has already impressed both me and my family ever since coming this year. I came from a school that had limited academic option, and ND had been the opposite! The new STEM building and programs that are being implemented are quite impressive, and it shows how much they want to invest in STEM! They also put an emphasis on the arts. The laptops each student get are also extraordinarily helpful or keeping up to date. Freshmen have the most limited options in courses for their first years, but there are still many different courses you can take in language and math. All other classes have honors options, which you must test into or be recommended for. Coming to ND was the best choice of my life because it is a place where academics are extremely valued but are never put onto a student in a way that harms them. I have already grown so much and I am already dreading graduation!
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      Notre Dame is a school filled with many eminent educational and athletic opportunities for its students. However, the lack diversity has caused myself and other students to feel uncomfortable. The administration and teacher’s inability to support students who complain about racial ignorance is ridiculous. This school makes no effort to recognize racism or even to appreciate the cultures of its minorities. It instead tries to silence those who complain about it and uplift or just simply look the other way when it comes to those who perpetuate it. As a student that attends the Academy of Notre Dame, I seriously advise you to think twice about letting your child attend here (especially if she is of a minority) because this school reeks of white privilege.
      Beautiful campus and the teachers really care about how you are doing. They’re very committed to the success of their students. Diversity is definitely lacking and I feel as though sometimes students don’t have enough support from the counseling department. Nothing has happened yet, but if something ever did, it would be because the counseling department doesn’t take things seriously. However I feel as though the bond between classes is very strong, and the sisterhood at ND is much better than other local all girls schools. You still have your extremely wealthy girls and girls that are maybe not, but everyone is able to get along for the most part.
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