Academy of Notre Dame de Namur

What Academy of Notre Dame de Namur does

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is an independent Catholic college-preparatory school serving approximately 555 young women in grades 6 through 12 on a 39-acre campus in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1856 and affiliated with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the institution operates as a nonprofit under an independent board, with Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss serving as the third lay Head of School since 2021. The academic portfolio is split into a Middle School (grades 6-8) and an Upper School (grades 9-12) delivering 23 Advanced Placement courses, a 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio supported by 64 teaching faculty (80% with advanced degrees), and specialized facilities including the Riley Center for STEM Education (opened 2019) and the Center for Global Leadership (established 2015).

The school's technology stack is anchored by a 1:1 Apple MacBook Air laptop initiative that has earned Apple Distinguished School designation through 2027, supplemented by cloud-based DiLL Language Lab software and a coordinated SaaS ecosystem (Veracross for admissions and parent portal, Scoir for college counseling, Clarity for financial aid, TADS for tuition billing, Magnus Health for health records). The product portfolio extends beyond core academics to Scholar Programs in Arts, Global Citizenship, and STEM; the ND Cares mental health and well-being program; 18 JV and Varsity sports; summer camps open to the public; and facility rentals. Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition ($27,790 Middle School; $35,230 Upper School for 2026-2027, plus $750 in student fees), with need-based financial aid awarded to 30% of students at an average $15,250 per recipient. The customer base draws from 74 zip codes across the Delaware Valley and is recruited through a structured admissions funnel featuring campus tours, shadow days, fall open houses, entrance examinations, and partnership-based transportation arrangements with 19 surrounding public school districts.

Name

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur

Legal name

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur

Website

https://ndapa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is an independent Catholic college-preparatory school founded in 1856, educating approximately 555 young women in grades 6-12 on a 39-acre Villanova, Pennsylvania campus, generating revenue primarily through tuition, financial aid, and ancillary programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Catholic girls school
• Middle school education
• STEM secondary programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Villanova

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition charges for educational services. 2026-2027 tuition: Middle School (Grades 6-8) $27,790; Upper School (Grades 9-12) $35,230. Additional student fees of $750 supporting technology, labs, yearbook, retreats, Parents' Association fee.
2. Summer Camps & Clinics: Revenue from sports camps including basketball, field hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, rowing. Camps range from $200-$425 depending on sport and duration.
3. Facility Rentals: Rental income from athletic facilities including Aimee Willard Gymnasium, Cuvilly Gymnasium, Softball Field, and Schneider Family Track & Turf Field. Gyms rent for $100/hour or $600/day; Turf Field for $175/hour or $1000/day.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is an independent Catholic college-preparatory school educating young women in grades 6 through 12 on a 39-acre campus in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1856 and affiliated with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the school delivers a rigorous academic curriculum (23 AP courses, 9:1 student-teacher ratio) alongside scholar programs, athletics, arts, campus ministry, the Center for Global Leadership, and the Riley Center for STEM Education. The school supplements tuition-based enrollment with summer sports camps open to the public and rental of on-campus athletic facilities.

Product overview

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is an independent Catholic college-preparatory school for young women in grades 6-12, founded in 1856. The school operates as a unified educational institution with two main academic divisions: Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12). The product portfolio includes the core academic programs with specialized add-on offerings such as Scholar Programs (Arts, Global Citizenship, STEM), ND Cares mental health support, Laptop Initiative (1:1 MacBook Air program), Campus Ministry, Center for Global Leadership, and Athletics. Supporting services include College Counseling, Summer Camps, and Transportation. The school is recognized as an Apple Distinguished School and operates the Riley Center for STEM Education. Financial aid and tuition management are handled through Clarity Application and TADS respectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Three-year middle school program (grades 6-8) for young women, providing foundation in core academics, world languages (French, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish), arts, and athletics rooted in the Hallmarks of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
• Upper School Program (Grades 9-12) Four-year college-preparatory program (grades 9-12) for young women, including 23 AP courses, STEM education, college counseling, service requirements, and preparation for global leadership.
• Scholar Programs Upper School Scholar Programs in Arts, Global Citizenship, and STEM that provide specialized curriculum, co-curricular involvement, and off-campus activities. Students apply in spring of 9th or 10th grade and receive transcript designation upon completion.
• ND Cares: Student Support & Well-Being Comprehensive student mental health and well-being program providing counseling services, school-wide mental health initiatives, and partnerships with external wellness organizations including The JED Foundation, The Social Institute, and Authentic Connections.
• Athletics Program Athletics program offering 18 JV and Varsity sports including basketball, crew, field hockey, soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball, lacrosse, swimming, golf, track and field, cross country, and winter track. The school competes in the Inter-Academic Athletic League.
• Summer Camps Summer camp programs open to the public offering sports instruction in basketball, field hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, and rowing for students in grades 1-12. Camps range from $200 to $425 depending on sport and duration.
• Athletic Facility Rentals Rental service for on-campus athletic facilities including Aimee Willard Gymnasium, Cuvilly Gymnasium, Softball Field, and Schneider Family Track & Turf Field. Gyms rent for $100/hour or $600/day; Turf Field for $175/hour or $1,000/day.
• Transportation Services Transportation coordination for enrolled students, including public school district busing at no charge from 19 districts within a 10-mile radius, and private busing options for families outside the radius.
• College Counseling Comprehensive college counseling program beginning in 9th grade, providing personality and career inventories, major exploration, scholarship searches, application and essay support, and interview preparation using Scoir to schedule college representative visits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates attend a four-year institution
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership organization providing advocacy, professional development, and networking resources for independent schools.
• Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional membership organization for independent schools in Pennsylvania, providing advocacy and resources.
• Middle States Association of Schools (MSA-CESS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccrediting body for schools in the Middle States region, providing school improvement and accreditation services.
• International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal organization connecting all-girls schools worldwide, providing resources and advocacy for girls' education.
• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing leadership, advocacy, and professional development for Catholic education.
• Institute for Global LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on global education and learning initiatives for schools.
• ClaritycoreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial aid application platform used for processing need-based financial aid applications. Mobile-friendly application typically taking less than 30 minutes to complete.
• TADS (Tuition Aid Data Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationTuition payment management platform providing multiple payment plan options including annual, semester, quarterly, and monthly plans.
• ScoircoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege admissions platform used for scheduling admission visits both in-person and virtually, connecting students with college representatives.
• VeracrosscoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool management platform for admissions inquiries, application tracking, and parent/student portal access.
• The Jed Foundation (JED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit protecting emotional health and preventing suicide for teens and young adults, providing mental health resources and programming support.
• The Social InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline platform empowering students to navigate social world positively including social media and technology, delivering #WinAtSocial curriculum through monthly lessons.
• SpeakUp!minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization bringing youth, educators, and parents together for open conversations about relevant topics providing guidance and support resources.
• Minding Your MindminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health education organization providing programs for students K through college and adults in their communities to end stigma and promote help-seeking behavior.
• Authentic ConnectionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization improving well-being in schools using holistic approach and cutting-edge scientific surveys to maximize resilience, providing 6-12 High Achieving School Survey.
• Sister School Partnerships (7 schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven sister school partnerships through Center for Global Leadership offering academic and cultural exchange opportunities for students internationally.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart: Catholic all-girls PK-12 college-prep school in Bethesda, MD, part of the national Sacred Heart network. Comparable single-sex Catholic model and global leadership focus, though serving the DC rather than Philadelphia market.

Direct peers

• Episcopal Academy: Independent co-ed PK-12 college-prep school on Philadelphia's Main Line (Newtown Square). Major competitor for families considering Notre Dame, with similar tuition, athletics, and college placement outcomes.
• Merion Mercy Academy: Catholic all-girls college-prep high school in Merion Station, PA, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Direct peer with shared single-sex Catholic identity, athletics (including championship field hockey), and college placement mission.
• Villa Joseph Marie High School: Catholic all-girls college-prep high school in Holland, PA (Bucks County), sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Comparable Catholic single-sex model serving Philadelphia-area families with similar college-prep focus.
• The Baldwin School: All-girls independent PK-12 college-prep school in Bryn Mawr, PA, located minutes from Notre Dame. Closest direct competitor for Main Line families, with similar tuition structure and Ivy League placement record.
• Agnes Irwin School: All-girls independent college-prep school in Rosemont, PA on Philadelphia's Main Line. Direct competitor for the same family demographic, offering grades PK-12 with comparable tuition, athletics, and college placement focus.
• Springside Chestnut Hill Academy: Independent co-ed PK-12 college-prep school in Philadelphia. Strong competitor for the same Main Line/Philadelphia families, with comparable AP offerings, STEM facilities, and athletic programs.
• Country Day School of the Sacred Heart: Independent Catholic all-girls PK-12 college-prep school in Bryn Mawr, PA, part of the international Sacred Heart network. Direct peer with shared single-sex Catholic identity, international programming, and Main Line catchment.
• Mount Saint Joseph Academy: Catholic all-girls college-prep high school in Flourtown, PA serving the Philadelphia suburbs. Comparable Catholic single-sex model with college-prep focus and faith-based programming.

Regional players

• Haverford School: All-boys independent PK-12 college-prep school in Haverford, PA on the Main Line. Complementary peer rather than direct competitor, drawing from same family pool for sibling pairs; useful as a sibling-school reference and pricing benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NDVillanova
• Facebookfacebook.com/NDAVillanova
• Instagraminstagram.com/nd1856
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-academy-of-notre-dame-de-namur

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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