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#1313 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Notre Dame High School

High School

1540 RALSTON AVE, Belmont, CA 94002

Private

Enrollment

417

Student-Teacher

14.7:1

Score

5.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,313 of 1,787

In Belmont

#6 of 6

public schools

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Notre Dame High School

5.6/10

High School in Belmont · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Notre Dame Elementary School

7.2/10

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About Notre Dame High School

Notre Dame High School is a private high school in Belmont, CA. Notre Dame High School serves approximately 417 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Notre Dame High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,313 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.9 pts below CA schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Notre Dame High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Notre Dame High School compares to the 6 public schools in Belmont, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
This School
vs
23.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
417
This School
vs
905
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.6
This School
vs
8.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 62.1% vs 0%
Asian 19.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 15.3% vs 0%
Black 0.7% vs 0%
Notre Dame High School Belmont Public Avg

All Schools in Belmont

School Rating
Notre Dame High School (this school) 5.6
Central Elementary 8.8
Carlmont High 9.2
Nesbit Elementary 7.4
Cipriani Elementary 8.3
Ralston Intermediate 9.2
Fox Elementary 8.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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School Day Length 6.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,152
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 54%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 417
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 62.1%
Asian 19.2%
Hispanic 15.3%
Native American 1.7%
Pacific Islander 1.0%
Black 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1540 RALSTON AVE, Belmont, CA 94002

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Notre Dame High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Mariposa (rated 9.7/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby San Carlos), which scores notably higher. Another option is Arundel Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby San Carlos), which scores notably higher. Additionally, San Carlos Charter Learning Center (rated 9.2/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby San Carlos), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Belmont, see our Belmont schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Belmont 0.2 mi 7.2
Charles Armstrong School Belmont 0.3 mi
CHARLES ARMSTRONG SCHOOL Belmont 0.4 mi 7.6
San Carlos Charter Learning Center San Carlos 0.4 mi 9.2
Tierra Linda Middle San Carlos 0.5 mi 8.9
Mariposa San Carlos 0.5 mi 9.7
Central Elementary Belmont 0.6 mi 8.8
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Belmont 0.6 mi 7.8
Carlmont High Belmont 0.7 mi 9.2
BELMONT OAKS ACADEMY Belmont 0.7 mi 6.6
Belmont Oaks Academy Belmont 0.7 mi
Nesbit Elementary Belmont 0.9 mi 7.4
Arundel Elementary San Carlos 1.0 mi 9.4
Serendipity School Belmont 1.0 mi
SERENDIPITY SCHOOL Belmont 1.0 mi 8.3
Cipriani Elementary Belmont 1.1 mi 8.3
George Hall Elementary San Mateo 1.5 mi 9.0
Crystal Springs Uplands School-Middle School Campus Belmont 1.3 mi
Laurel Elementary San Mateo 1.5 mi 2.9
San Mateo County Special Education Redwood City 1.5 mi 4.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$204,573

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

Median Rent

$2,889/mo

Population

27,730

College Educated

68.6%

Homeownership

56.2%

Avg Commute

29.4 min

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Median Age

40.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Notre Dame High School

What grades does Notre Dame High School serve?

Notre Dame High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Notre Dame High School?

Notre Dame High School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Notre Dame High School rank in CA?

Notre Dame High School ranks #1,313 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Notre Dame High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Notre Dame High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Notre Dame High School a private school?

Yes, Notre Dame High School is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Notre Dame High School a religious school?

Notre Dame High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
64 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
417
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.4 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Mateo County

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