Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
9701 E Bell Rd,  Scottsdale, AZ
3.9
2.2
898 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James M. Gmelich, Principal
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$20,600
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
144
Full Time Teachers
139
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
92.1%
Hispanic
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Catholic Schools in Arizona
#4 Best HS For Athletes in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 247 Students
University of Arizona 222 Students
University of San Diego 109 Students
Northern Arizona University 98 Students
Texas Christian University 87 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 67 Students
Chapman University 67 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 59 Students
Baylor University 56 Students
Grand Canyon University 55 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 181 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Biology 66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 61 Students
Pre-Law Studies 52 Students
Marketing 49 Students
Nursing 33 Students
Finance 33 Students
Engineering 32 Students
Communications 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 189 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/2/2024
We love that they have ambassadors who guide incoming students. Notre Dame also has a peer mentoring program. An elective course that our son is currently enrolled in. He mentors a student who has a learning disability in Chemistry class. This has grown my son's heart and ability to work with students who have challenges.
5.0 Senior
3/27/2024
I love this high school. I love how they incorporated faith into everything we do! I really appreciate all of the teachers and their hard work they put in to make the environment even better.
5.0 Sophomore
11/16/2023
Best: -Great Culture/Community -Small Class Size -Faith is Integrated Worst: -Outdoor campus can become hot in warmer months. Change: -No change is needed
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 37 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/12/2025
Do your homework before choosing Notre Dame Prep. I’m a parent of a junior currently attending NDP, and while the school may appear polished on the surface, the reality behind the scenes is far from what you’d expect from a Catholic institution. Let’s start with sports. Notre Dame Prep is absolutely...
1.0 parent
4/2/2025
Pros:Beautiful campus and location. New facilities. State of the art theater building. Some parents are friendly and try to welcome others with the use of a booster club, mom’s club, school store, etc. Some teachers seem engaged and have high standards. Cons (if you are a middle class, traditional C...
2.0 other
3/25/2025
Where do I start with Notre Dame Prep—better known as Notre Dame Bank in the city of Scottsdale. They call themselves a 100% Catholic school, but after two years as an employee, volunteer, and active parent, I can tell you this: they may preach the Word, but they don’t live it.The Bible says, “The l...
1.0 parent
3/20/2025
You’d be better off dousing your money with gasoline and setting it on fire than sending your son or daughter to this deplorable school. It is all a pay-to-play scheme from sports to arts, and everything in between. NDP has a horrible reputation outside of Phoenix. It will not help your son or daugh...

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Notre Dame Preparatory High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 9701 E Bell Rd in Scottsdale, AZ. Annual tuition is $20,600. The school has a total enrollment of 898 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Notre Dame Preparatory High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,315,327. Discover additional schools in the area, like Scottsdale Preparatory Academy, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale, and more. Learn more about what Scottsdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Notre Dame Preparatory High School.

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