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#107 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 28% of private schools

Notre Dame Preparatory School

High School · Towson, MD

A private high school in Towson, MD serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

815 HAMPTON LN, Towson, MD 21286

  • 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 MD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Diversity Index39%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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Enrollment805
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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 MD

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Notre Dame Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,093

Median home value

$402,000

Median rent

$1,597/mo

College educated

57.4%

Homeownership

62.3%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21286; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White76.4%
Two or More10.2%
Black4.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Pacific Islander2.2%
Asian1.1%
Native American1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Concordia Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7private6–120.8 mi387Compare →
Loch Raven HighEnrollment path unverified4.99–121.0 mi855Compare →
The Arrow Center for EducationPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–121.1 mi26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Notre Dame Preparatory School is listed in Towson, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Notre Dame Preparatory School

Notre Dame Preparatory School is a private high school in Towson, MD, serving approximately 805 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Notre Dame Preparatory School

What grades does Notre Dame Preparatory School serve?

Notre Dame Preparatory School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Notre Dame Preparatory School?

Notre Dame Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 805 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame Preparatory School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Notre Dame Preparatory School rank in MD?

Notre Dame Preparatory School ranks #107 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Notre Dame Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Notre Dame Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, Notre Dame Preparatory 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 Preparatory School a religious school?

Notre Dame Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
805
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
159
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Baltimore County
Area population (ZIP 21286)
21,782
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21286; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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