Academy of Notre Dame
The Academy of Notre Dame is a premier all-girls Catholic, college prep school offering academic excellence, leadership, and faith-based education.
Academy of Notre Dame
Description
The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is an independent Catholic school for girls that inspires young women to grow in faith, leadership, and intellectual curiosity. Guided by the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the school fosters a strong sense of purpose, compassion, and service — encouraging students to become courageous leaders who care for others as reflections of the Good God.
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Has your child attended the Academy of Notre Dame? Share an endorsement below to show your support.







































Jennifer S
The Academy of Notre Dame has had a tremendous impact on both of our daughters. During their time at Notre Dame, they grew in confidence, formed meaningful relationships with their teachers, built strong friendships, and fully embraced all that the school had to offer. We were seeking a close-knit community with rigorous academics, small class sizes, abundant leadership opportunities, and a place where our girls could be both challenged and truly happy—and we found all of that and more at the Academy of Notre Dame!
Maria B.
I am a deeply grateful parent of two Notre Dame graduates. Both of my daughters are happy adults who have found their place beyond the ND Gates. They continue to live out the mission of Notre Dame by supporting others and giving back to their communities. Probably most impressive to me is that they have grown to be incredible advocates for themselves which was a challenge during their grade school years. I continue to recommend Notre Dame as the best of the best for young women. My daughters ultimately made the decision to attend Notre Dame and as I look back, I am incredibly grateful that they did.
Jim G.
An education at the Academy of Notre Dame was the gift of a lifetime for our daughters. They thrived both in and outside of the classroom, and they found friends for life during their years at Notre Dame. Most important to my wife and I was a school community where they could continue their faith-based education. Now as young professionals, our daughters are happy, confident women that are making positive contributions to the world around them. Thank you, Notre Dame!
Lizzy
The Academy of Notre Dame offers an environment where students not only excel academically but also grow socially and emotionally, ready to face the challenges of the future with confidence and empathy. It’s a school that truly prepares its students for success in all areas of life
Nina Fite '75, US Ambassador to the Republic of Angola
One of the best things Notre Dame provided for me was the knowledge that I could do anything; since we were all girls, the girls were the elected leaders, athletes, and scholars.