The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is a Catholic, independent, college prepatory school for young women in grades 6 through 12.

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Academy of Notre Dame de Namur: Inspiring Young Women Since 1956

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Our Mission

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school, commits itself to the education of young women of grades 6 through 12 for responsible living in a global society.
Academics
Notre Dame students thrive in a rigorous college preparatory environment that inspires them to ask the “what if” questions so critical to intellectual inquiry, innovative exploration, and collaborative learning.
Admissions
Join us for Experience ND Day

What inspires your daughter? At Notre Dame, we empower every student to pursue her passion, find her voice, and discover her limitless potential. Learn more at Experience ND Day on October 23, schedule a visit, or explore these admissions pages.

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Athletics
Leadership is forged on Notre Dame’s playing fields, courts, and in the water. Our student-athletes build strong foundational skills - including teamwork, persistence, and self-discipline - that will positively impact their lives and careers.
Campus Ministry
Through Campus Ministry and worship, students deepen their understanding of the faith tradition of the Catholic Church and carry the spirit of Saint Julie Billiart in their own lives by serving the poor and those who are neglected.
Student Life
Student-led clubs, performing arts, student government, literary publications, and Community Time activities engage students in all grades. Notre Dame is a sisterhood, where classmates become lifelong friends, traditions are honored, and life inside “The Gates” is treasured.
Support ND
We are grateful to the many parents, alumnae, faculty, grandparents, and friends who support the mission of the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur through the Notre Dame Fund.
Every gift is an investment in the future of our students, the Academy, and our community.

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Entrance Exams

Students applying for the 2020-2021 academic year are invited to register for an entrance exam.

9th Grade
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) for applicants to 9th Grade will be held at Notre Dame on October 12 and 20, 2019.

6th Grade
The Educational Development Series (EDSeries) for applicants to 6th Grade will be held at Notre Dame on October 20, 2019, or January 25, 2020.

The cost of the test is $40 per student.

Financial Aid Workshop (8:30 am-9:00 am)

Parents are invited to stay for a brief Financial Aid Workshop on the morning of each entrance exam. Lori Wooten, Director of Finance, and Adrienne Niles, Director of Enrollment Management, will answer our most frequently asked questions about how to apply for need-based assistance for middle and upper school. We will gather interested parents once the girls are settled in their testing rooms. Campus tours will still be available following the workshop.