Notre Dame Preparatory School

What Notre Dame Preparatory School does

Notre Dame Preparatory School (NDP) is a private, Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls in grades 6-12, founded in 1873 and sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. The school is located on a single campus in Towson, Maryland (Baltimore County) and enrolls approximately 818 students, with roughly 50% of high-schoolers participating in at least one of 15 IAAM-sponsored interscholastic sports. NDP's academic program centers on a college-preparatory curriculum offering 26 Advanced Placement courses, dual-enrollment options, and signature tracks in STEAM and the Bette Ellis O'Conor Humanities program; the Class of 2025 earned the College Board's AP School Honor Roll Gold distinction, with 80% taking at least one AP exam and 73% earning college credit. Beyond academics, NDP operates a service-and-justice program with a mandatory senior service requirement (in place since 1975), a WIN Career Exploration internship initiative, and a broad athletics and arts offering that produces consistent championship results, including three consecutive National Catholic and IAAM A Conference Swimming titles.

The school's operational technology stack is light: a proprietary family/student portal (PrepNet, hosted at myschoolapp.com), GIVECAMPUS for online donation processing, and August Schools for electronic health records. No proprietary software products, APIs, or AI-driven systems are developed or sold. NDP's go-to-market is a traditional direct-enrollment admissions funnel targeting families in the Baltimore metro and Mid-Atlantic region, leveraging Open Houses, Shadow Days, Student Ambassadors, and word-of-mouth from current families and a multigenerational alumnae network (~500 alumnae return annually for Mini Meet). Philanthropic channels include an active Parents' Association, capital campaigns, endowed funds, and signature events such as the annual Gala and the Blazer Dash Scholarship Run.

NDP's revenue model is a hybrid of recurring tuition (billed annually with financial aid available), recurring philanthropic contributions through The Fund for Notre Dame Prep (annual fund, with Leadership Society tiers starting at $1,500), periodic capital campaigns (five prior campaigns raised $28.9M combined), ancillary retail (on-campus Trading Post, online Athletics Fan Store), and special-event fundraising. Customer segments split between tuition-paying families and philanthropic donors (alumnae, parents, grandparents, trustees, community friends). Distribution is single-campus and regional; no franchise, online, or geographic expansion model is in use.

Name

Notre Dame Preparatory School

Legal name

Notre Dame Preparatory School

Website

https://notredameprep.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Notre Dame Preparatory School is a private Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls in grades 6-12, founded 1873 and sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, serving approximately 818 students on its Towson, Maryland campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Catholic girls education
• Independent school education
• Advanced Placement programs
• STEAM curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Towson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue is tuition, supplemented by fees for enrollment and auxiliary programs. Tuition is billed on an annual schedule, with financial aid and tuition assistance available to bridge costs for qualifying families.
2. Annual Fund (The Fund for Notre Dame Prep): Annual philanthropic giving supports the operating budget, bridging the gap between tuition and actual costs. The Fund supports six key areas: academic programs, athletics, arts, student life, tuition assistance, and area of greatest need. Donors can give at Leadership Society levels starting at $1,500 (Pillars Society at $25,000+).
3. Capital Campaigns: Periodic capital campaigns fund major campus improvements. The current Common Ground campaign seeks $6.5 million ($5M for Huffman Commons construction, $1.5M to grow the annual fund). Preceded by five campaigns (1992, 1999, 2005, 2012, 2018) raising a combined $28.9 million.
4. Auxiliary Sales (Trading Post and Fan Store): On-campus Trading Post sells school-branded merchandise. An online Athletics Fan Store sells Blazers Athletics apparel. Both generate ancillary revenue from the school community.
5. Special Events and Fundraising: Signature events include the annual Gala (spring), Blazer Dash Scholarship Run (September), Leadership Society Dinner (fall), Scholarship Breakfast (fall), and Alumnae Reunion Weekend. Events generate sponsorship revenue and direct donations. Gala proceeds support the Common Ground campaign.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Notre Dame Preparatory School is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school that delivers day-school education to approximately 818 girls in grades 6–12 on its Towson, Maryland campus. Core offerings include a college preparatory academic curriculum with 26 Advanced Placement courses, a WIN Career Exploration internship program, 15 IAAM-sponsored interscholastic athletics, performing and visual arts, and faith-based formation grounded in the School Sisters of Notre Dame charism. The school also operates the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Scholars Program and an annual philanthropic fund to make enrollment accessible to middle-income families.

Product overview

Notre Dame Preparatory School is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls in grades 6-12, offering educational services rather than a technology product. The school provides academic instruction, athletics programs, arts programs, and various student services. Key platforms referenced include PrepNet (internal portal), GiveCampus (donation processing), and August Schools (health records management), but these are operational tools rather than distinct product offerings for external users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Education (Grades 6–12) Day-school Catholic college preparatory education for approximately 818 girls in grades 6–12, including 26 Advanced Placement courses, dual-enrollment options, the Bette Ellis O'Conor Humanities Program, the STEAM program, and a mandatory senior service requirement since 1975.
• WIN Career Exploration Program Career exploration and internship program providing NDP students with structured internship initiatives and career-readiness experiences.
• Athletics Program (15 IAAM Sports) Interscholastic athletics participation across 15 IAAM-sponsored high-school sports and 10 middle-level sports, with approximately 50% of high school students participating in at least one sport.
• Performing and Visual Arts Program Comprehensive arts curriculum spanning music, theatre, dance, and visual arts; students earned 31 regional honors in the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
• Rollins-Luetkemeyer Scholars Program Tuition scholarship program for middle-income families with annual incomes of $75,000–$175,000, bridging the affordability gap for NDP's college preparatory education.
• Blazer Dash Scholarship Run Annual signature fundraising event held each September that combines scholarship fundraising with community-building across alumnae, families, faculty, and the broader Baltimore community.
• Common Ground: Building NDP's Future Campaign Sprint capital campaign seeking $6.5 million ($5M for Huffman Commons construction, $1.5M to grow The Fund for Notre Dame Prep annual fund), with the new Student Commons slated to open August 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% of the Class of 2025 earned college credit by scoring 3 or higher on at least one AP exam.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GIVECAMPUScoreTechnology or IntegrationGIVECAMPUS is the online donation processing platform used by Notre Dame Prep for The Fund for Notre Dame Prep, event registrations, and campaign contributions. The platform handles online giving, tribute/memorial gifts, and recurring gifts. A link to the GIVECAMPUS privacy statement is provided on the school's donation pages.
• Loyola University MarylandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoyola University Maryland serves as the host venue for NDP's home pool swimming competitions, IAAM A Conference Swimming Championships, and the National Catholic Swimming & Diving Championships. The university provides facilities for these major athletic events, strengthening a collaborative relationship between the two Catholic institutions.
• Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDP Middle Level students participated in the Tower of Power Engineering Challenge hosted by JHU, with two NDP teams advancing to the finals at the JHU Homewood Campus. The event is hosted by JHU engineering seniors and the Society of Women Engineers. This partnership provides NDP students with access to elite collegiate engineering competitions.
• Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDP's Alumnae Office partnered with the Baltimore Museum of Art for an exclusive alumnae event, 'Night at the Museum,' providing 40 alumnae rare access to the Amy Sherald: American Sublime exhibition. The BMA also participated in the Blazer Dash Finish Line Festival with an origami craft activity honoring Aileen McCaffrey '02.
• Daley Formby '00 / John Evans RecruitingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDaley Formby '00, a recruiter at John Evans Recruiting, served as a featured speaker at the Prep for Success networking event for young alumnae, sharing career advice and interview strategies. This represents alumnae giving back to the school community through professional expertise.
• Smyth JewelersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSmyth Jewelers generously sponsored the premier raffle at the annual Galentine's Bingo event, donating a $1,195 diamond and gold solitaire pendant. The event raised funds for The Fund for Notre Dame Prep and the Alumnae Scholarship Fund.
• Refugee Youth ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDP's CW Project Greenway Fashion Show featured a community partnership with the Refugee Youth Project, where students from Mount Royal collaborated with NDP students to create a dress for the runway. The Refugee Youth Project also provides weekly tutoring and mentoring for refugee children in Baltimore City, with NDP students volunteering twice weekly at Moravia Park Elementary School.
• Claire Marie FoundationminorOthersThe CW Project Greenway Fashion Show is held in loving memory of Claire Wagonhurst '15, who passed away from melanoma. The show supports the Claire Marie Foundation, founded by Claire's mother Marianne Banister, which provides clarity and hope in the fight against adolescent and young adult melanoma. Marianne Banister attended the 2026 event.
• Beyond Borders (SSND NGO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSr. Limétèze Pierre-Gilles, SSND, Assistant Director of Engagement at Beyond Borders (an SSND-affiliated NGO), was the featured guest speaker at NDP's International Women's Day Assembly. Beyond Borders is an SSND-sponsored organization working on the front lines of women's advocacy globally.
• Alloy Personal TrainingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlloy Personal Training led the warm-up session at the 28th Annual Blazer Dash Scholarship Run, engaging over 800 runners and walkers. Their sponsorship as event warm-up leader contributed to the community-building aspect of the event.
• Sheri Miller '82minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSheri Miller '82, author and Alumnae Association Board member, sponsored the inaugural Tiny Trotters Race at the Blazer Dash, a new addition for children ages 2–7. Her involvement reflects alumnae engagement in supporting school events.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Paul's School for Girls: Independent Catholic girls' school in Brooklandville, MD, serving grades 5-12. Direct competitor in the Baltimore metro for Catholic all-girls college-prep enrollment and IAAM athletics (SPSG is explicitly referenced as a prior employer of NDP's incoming Athletics Director).
• The Bryn Mawr School: Independent girls' school in Baltimore serving grades K-12. Comparable all-girls college-prep model with similar tuition tier and overlapping applicant pool in the Baltimore metro.
• Roland Park Country School: Independent girls' school in Baltimore serving grades K-12. Direct competitor for Baltimore families seeking single-sex college preparatory education.
• Garrison Forest School: Independent girls' school in Owings Mills, MD serving K-12. Competes for the same Baltimore-area families seeking rigorous, all-girls college-preparatory education.
• Maryvale Preparatory School: Catholic, independent girls' school in Lutherville, MD serving grades 6-12. Closest Catholic all-girls peer to NDP and a direct competitor within the IAAM conference.
• Academy of Notre Dame de Namur: Catholic, independent college-prep school for girls in grades 6-12 in Villanova, PA. Comparable Catholic single-sex model with similar mission framing and AP/program offerings.
• Connelly School of the Holy Child: Catholic independent girls' school in Potomac, MD serving grades 6-12. Comparable Catholic all-girls college-prep peer in the broader Mid-Atlantic market.
• Mercy High School: Catholic, independent college-prep school for girls in Middletown, CT serving grades 9-12. Comparable Catholic all-girls model and Sister-of-Mercy sponsorship structure.
• Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart: Catholic, independent girls' school in Bethesda, MD serving grades 1-12. Comparable Catholic all-girls college-prep peer and IAAM-area competitor.
• Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School: Catholic, independent college-prep school for girls in Washington, DC, grades 9-12. Comparable Catholic single-sex college-prep model with strong alumnae network in the Mid-Atlantic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NotreDamePrepTowsonMD
• Instagraminstagram.com/notredameprep
• Xx.com/NotreDamePrep1

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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