Notre Dame Preparatory School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MI School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,000 students
Yearly Tuition: $24,840
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Notre Dame Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Notre Dame Preparatory School
Pre-K	52
Kind	37
1	31
2	46
3	38
4	46
5	47
6	71
7	79
8	74
9	123
10	129
11	119
12	108

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Year Founded

1994

School Calendar

Campus Size

100 acres

School Motto

With God, we help to form Christian People, Upright Citizens, and Academic Scholars.

Student Body

Total Students

1,000 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

112 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

19 students

Average SAT score

1520

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

khaki pants, polo or oxford for boys, skort, polo or oxford for girls

Number of AP Courses

16 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus

AP ChemistryAP Composition

AP European HistoryAP Government

AP LiteratureAP Macroeconomics

AP Mandarin ChineseAP Music Theory

AP PhysicsAP Psychology

AP SpanishAP Statistics

AP United States History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$24,840

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Tuition Notes

Tuition is different for lower, middle, and prep school. Tuition fluctuates from year to year, decided upon by our Board of Trustees.

% on Financial Aid

11%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,300

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Gregory Simon

Admissions Associate

Megan Haverland

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

21 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball

BasketballBowling

CheeringCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

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Colors

Blue, Green, White; Athletics: Green and Vegas Gold

School Mascot

Fighting Irish

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

23 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Bee ClubChampions for Life

Creative Writing ClubInvesting

Math ClubMichigan Youth in Government

Model U.N.Movie Club

Multicultural AllianceNational Honor Society

NewspaperOptimist Club

Peer MinistryPodcast Club

S.A.D.D.Ski Club

Stock Market ClubStudent Council

VEX Robotics

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Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

Theatre

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Beach Volleyball

School Notes

Notre Dame Preparatory School has established itself as one of the premier college preparatory schools in Michigan.
By offering faith-based guidance, a diverse and rigorous curriculum, fine and performing arts, and championship athletics at every level, Notre Dame students develop the character, leadership, and skills necessary to be successful throughout life.

In addition to traditional elementary school subjects, students at Notre Dame Lower School are exposed to modern language, art, computers, and music beginning in pre-kindergarten. Notre Dame Lower School also offers more than 25 exciting clubs and sports programs for grades four and five.
The challenging curriculum at the middle school features daily instruction in the core academic subjects, modern language, art, music, and computers, as well as the ability to take advanced courses at the high school level. Notre Dame Middle School boasts over 30 extracurricular activities, including theatre, band, chorus, and 16 sports.
At Notre Dame Preparatory, the accolades have been plentiful. In 2007 NDP was recognized as one of America`s Top 50 Catholic High Schools by the Catholic School Honor Roll (www.chshonor.org). In addition, Notre Dame teams have won 87 District, 73 Regional and 15 State Championships over the 32-year history of the school. Academically, students at NDP have access to more than 150 college preparatory courses, including honors courses in each subject area, as well as 15 Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings. As a result of this comprehensive curriculum, students from NDP consistently score 4-5 points higher than the national average on the ACT.
Notre Dame Prep, the only Catholic school in Michigan to be considered a "World School" by the International Baccalaureate Organization, offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The middle school and lower school are certified schools for the Primary Years and Middle Years Program of the International Baccalaureate. For more information, visit www.ibo.org.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Bryce Barringer NDP'17 - NFL player, New England Patriots
- Dave Coulier ND'77 - Actor - "Full House"

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Notre Dame Preparatory School cost?

Notre Dame Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $24,840 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Notre Dame Preparatory School?

The acceptance rate of Notre Dame Preparatory School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.

Who are famous alumni from Notre Dame Preparatory School?

Notre Dame Preparatory School famous alumni include: Bryce Barringer NDP'17 and Dave Coulier ND'77.

What sports does Notre Dame Preparatory School offer?

Notre Dame Preparatory School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, E-sports, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Notre Dame Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for most sports offered.

What is Notre Dame Preparatory School's ranking?

Notre Dame Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest average SAT score, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Notre Dame Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Notre Dame Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Oakland County, MI is $17,282 for elementary schools and $18,749 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Oakland County, MI is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).