Academics

Notre Dame Academy is the only independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women in Central Massachusetts. We offer our students exceptional opportunities for academic and personal growth by combining the essential elements of a classical education with the best of contemporary technologies. Our active and cooperative learning models creates a classroom experience that weds academic and social interaction between students and teachers, allowing for dynamic discussions as well as individual attention. The result is students who master the material, think critically, and articulate their knowledge with clarity.

Girls’ school grads are 6 times more likely to consider majoring in math, science, and technology compared to girls who attend coed schools. -Goodman Research Group, The Girls’ School Experience: A Survey of Young Alumnae of Single-Sex Schools

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Girls' schools create a culture of achievement in which academic progress is of great importance, and the discovery and development of a girls' individual potential is paramount. Time in the classroom is spent learning. -National Coalition of Girls' Schools