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The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent Catholic school dedicated to excellence in academics and to the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, cares for all people as a reflection of the Good God. Our mission is to guide young women as they grow in faith, intellectual curiosity, courage, leadership, and a passion for serving others. Learn more about the Hallmarks of the Sisters of Notre Dame that shape and strengthen our community.

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The Notre Dame Advantage

100%

of Notre Dame graduates attend a four-year institution

9:1

Student to Teacher Ratio

73%

 are athletes

82%

of faculty and staff

hold Advanced Degrees

23

AP Courses

98%

Of Class of 2025 Graduates

Report being very happy or happy with their college choice

Kara Sweeney '26

"Despite the challenges that high school can pose, each of these small communities within the larger Notre Dame community served as an important place where we could all find a sense of belonging and purpose to help us navigate our way."

~ Class of 2026 Valedictorian 

Julia Kampf '26

“Together, we have made our own sisterhood, we have improved ourselves, this place, and left an example for those underclasswomen who come after us... We have grown remarkably, into women of Notre Dame who understand the meaning of sisterhood in our bones.”

~ Class of 2026 Salutatorian 

Martie Gillin Bernicker '85

"Connection reminds us that we don’t have to wait for someday to have that kind of impact. We can change lives by how we show up today. Class of 2026, as you prepare for life beyond these gates, I want to encourage you to carry your legacy of connection with you."

~Class of 2026 Commencement Speaker

Dr. Rachel Criner '08

“You must dig deep for that resilience that is in all of you as Notre Dame women and challenge yourselves to find ways to continue your independent thought.”

~ Class of 2025 Commencement Speaker

Joan Sammartino Turner '77

"There is no choice but to be a leader here. And students thrive with it - they take it and run. Nobody is going to tell a Notre Dame girl to not speak up for what she believes in, and I think we give them that strength." 

~ Chair, Social Studies Department