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#436 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 44% of private schools
Notre Dame High School
High School
1400 MAPLE AVE, Elmira, NY 14904
Enrollment
242
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
6.4
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
242
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
6.4
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#436 of 992
In Elmira
#1 of 4
public schools
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About Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School is a private high school in Elmira, NY. Notre Dame High School serves approximately 242 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Notre Dame High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 6.4 · Average
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Notre Dame High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
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
BetaHow Notre Dame High School compares to the 12 public schools in Elmira, NY
Student Demographics
All Schools in Elmira
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Notre Dame High School (this school) | 6.4 |
| ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOL | 7.4 |
| PARLEY COBURN SCHOOL | 3.1 |
| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY | 2.4 |
| BROADWAY ACADEMY | 3.0 |
| BROADWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.4 |
| ELMIRA PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | — |
| THOMAS K BEECHER SCHOOL | 2.2 |
| FINN ACADEMY: AN ELMIRA CHARTER SCHOOL | 3.0 |
| DIVEN SCHOOL | 2.7 |
| HENDY AVENUE SCHOOL | 2.3 |
| ERNIE DAVIS ACADEMY | 2.5 |
| FASSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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 NY.
Data Unavailable
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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 NY
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1400 MAPLE AVE, Elmira, NY 14904
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Notre Dame High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. THOMAS A EDISON HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Elmira Heights), which scores notably higher. Another option is HORSEHEADS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 7.1 miles away, in nearby Horseheads), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Elmira, see our Elmira schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOL Elmira | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY Elmira | 1.5 mi | 2.4 |
| HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmira | 1.4 mi | 5.3 |
| HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmira | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| PARLEY COBURN SCHOOL Elmira | 1.5 mi | 3.1 |
| ELMIRA PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Elmira | 1.9 mi | — |
| THOMAS K BEECHER SCHOOL Elmira | 2.2 mi | 2.2 |
| BROADWAY ACADEMY Elmira | 1.7 mi | 3.0 |
| BROADWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmira | 1.7 mi | 5.4 |
| FINN ACADEMY: AN ELMIRA CHARTER SCHOOL Elmira | 2.4 mi | 3.0 |
| DIVEN SCHOOL Elmira | 3.2 mi | 2.7 |
| ERNIE DAVIS ACADEMY Elmira | 3.2 mi | 2.5 |
| HENDY AVENUE SCHOOL Elmira | 3.2 mi | 2.3 |
| FASSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmira | 3.9 mi | 3.4 |
| THOMAS A EDISON HIGH SCHOOL Elmira Heights | 4.6 mi | 8.7 |
| COHEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmira Heights | 4.6 mi | 5.2 |
| COHEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Elmira Heights | 4.6 mi | 5.0 |
| PINE CITY SCHOOL Pine City | 4.7 mi | 3.8 |
| CENTER STREET SCHOOL Horseheads | 6.9 mi | 5.0 |
| HORSEHEADS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Horseheads | 7.1 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14904 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,563
Median Home Value
$87,200
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
Population
14,276
College Educated
17.2%
Homeownership
64%
Avg Commute
19.2 min
Poverty Rate
20.8%
Median Age
39.4
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BISHOP LUDDEN JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Syracuse, NY | 6.4 |
| CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Troy, NY | 6.4 |
| COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE Bronx, NY | 6.4 |
| FABIUS-POMPEY MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL Fabius, NY | 6.4 |
| LANDMARK HIGH SCHOOL New York, NY | 6.4 |
| LEHMAN ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Ithaca, NY | 6.4 |
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 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Notre Dame High School?
Notre Dame High School has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame High School is 9.5:1. 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 NY?
Notre Dame High School ranks #436 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Notre Dame High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Notre Dame High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 coeducational 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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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Chemung County
- Phone
- (607) 734-2267
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