Notre Dame School of Manhattan
2026–2027 Fact Sheet
Student Body
• Enrollment for 2026–2027 is 365 • Average class size of 28 • Notre Dame has a diverse ethnic and religious population
• Students come from more than
90 elementary and middle schools in the New York metropolitan area
Faculty
• Faculty of 28 members • Over 90% of the faculty hold MA/MS or PhD degrees
• Nearly 50% have been teaching
College Placement
• Student-faculty ratio of 13:1
• Our dedicated Counseling Department prepares
for ten years or more
our students for college by guiding them through a four-year curriculum, consisting of 1:1 meetings, webinars, and college preparation courses taught in-house by our counselors.
• 100% of Notre Dame graduates accepted to four-year colleges and universities
• Academic scholarships awarded to over 94% of graduates in the past ten years
Graduates of 2017 through 2026 have enrolled in the following colleges (partial list):
Spirituality
• A Catholic school, rooted in the
tradition of Anne de Xainctonge, founder of the Sisters of St. Ursula, who wished to educate girls as the Jesuits educated boys
• Notre Dame welcomes students of all faiths
• Students are encouraged to develop
their faith through the Campus Ministry Program, Values Curriculum and Ignatian Retreat Program
Amherst Barnard Bates Binghamton Boston College Brown Cal Poly Carnegie Mellon Colgate Columbia Cornell Duke Emory Fairfield Fordham Georgetown
Hamilton Haverford Holy Cross Howard Johns Hopkins Juilliard Lehigh Macaulay Honors McGill Michigan Middlebury Northwestern Notre Dame NYU Princeton Skidmore
Smith Spelman St. Andrews Tufts Tulane UChicago UCLA UPenn USC Vanderbilt Vassar Villanova Wesleyan Wake Forest Williams Yale
Academics
Clubs and Activities
Notre Dame provides a full college-preparatory education for all students.
Anne’s Leadership Program Art Club Book Club Club Rosary Debate Club Drama Girls Who Code Glee Club Health and Wellness Club Literary/Art Magazine Liturgy Club Model UN Medical Club ND Cares National Honor Society Photography Club Psychology Club School Newspaper Science Olympiads Step Team Student Council Student Union of Color Women in Finance Yearbook Young Feminists
Required Courses English Science Mathematics Physical Education Religious Studies Social Studies French/Spanish African American Studies Intro to Python Latin Identity and Culture Counseling Class Health Intro to Art Intro to Choral Music Community Service Personal Finance
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Advanced Placement (AP) Courses AP Art History AP Biology AP Calculus AP Chemistry AP Computer Science AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition AP Psychology AP Statistics AP Studio Art AP U.S. Government AP U.S. History AP World History
Honors Courses Honors Algebra II Honors Chemistry Honors Molecular Biology French 4 Honors Geometry Latin 3 Honors Pre-Calculus Spanish 4 Elective Courses 3-Dimensional Engineering Design Advanced Physics Anatomy and Physiology American Studies: Finding Voice Intro to Calculus Choral Music Global Inequalities Intermediate Art Latin 2 Music Theory and Aural Skills Pre-Calculus Technology 10 Women’s Studies
Enrichment Opportunities Notre Dame students are encouraged to pursue enrichment opportunities outside of West 13th. Internships are encouraged as early as 10th grade, at locations such as Google, Weill Cornell Medicine, The Whitney Museum, and Wall Street. Students can also travel internationally for both cultural and mission-based trips. Most recently, ND has traveled to South Africa, the Mediterranean, and Costa Rica.
Athletics Notre Dame is a member of the Girls’ Catholic High School Athletic Association. Basketball (JV and Varsity) Cross Country Indoor Track Outdoor Track Soccer (JV and Varsity) Softball Volleyball (JV and Varsity)
Admissions
• All students must apply directly to Notre Dame through our online application! Class of 2031 opens on Monday, September 7, 2026.
• Admissions is based on entrance exam scores, academic records, recommendation letter(s), and personal statement.
• Please visit our website for more details:
www.cheznous.org/admissions/apply-to-notre-dame
Tuition and Fees for 2026–2027 Tuition: $22,400 / Current Ninth Grade Fees: $1,600 *Fees are paid during registration as well as throughout the school year
Scholarships and Financial Aid
• Notre Dame awards a number of academic
scholarships based on performance in the TACHS* and prior school records
• Scholarship consideration is given to students
who list Notre Dame as their first, second or third choice on the TACHS* with a preference for first and second choices
• Limited financial aid, based on need, is available Please visit our website for details.
327 West 13th Street New York, NY 10014 212.620.5575 admissions@cheznous.org www.cheznous.org