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Notre Dame Junior Senior High School

2 Notre Dame Ln
Utica, NY 13502
As a Catholic High School, NDJSHS is proud to make a difference in the academic, spiritual, and social needs of its students and community.
Notre Dame Junior Senior High School is dedicated to providing a Catholic co-educational program in a value-centered environment where academic excellence is fostered.
Personal attention encourages all students to discover and develop their unique gifts and talents.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NY School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Notre Dame Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold, Old gold

Student Body

Total Students
406 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Faith and Service
  • School Mascot: Juggler
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Kevin Michael Grimmer - Distinguished Alumnus - 1977
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Notre Dame Junior Senior High School cost?
Notre Dame Junior Senior High School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Notre Dame Junior Senior High School?
The acceptance rate of Notre Dame Junior Senior High School is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.
Who are famous alumni from Notre Dame Junior Senior High School?
Notre Dame Junior Senior High School famous alumni include: Kevin Michael Grimmer - Distinguished Alumnus - 1977.
What is Notre Dame Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Notre Dame Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Notre Dame Junior Senior High School?
The application deadline for Notre Dame Junior Senior High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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This school teaches your child to extrapolate information and encourages critical thinking. A definite asset for preparing for College.I also have observed that the students behave like young adults (as opposed to the seniors in district school that we were previously in) and are observably more respectful.I`m glad we made the switch.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NY School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in New York is $22,498 for elementary schools and $26,972 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New York is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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