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Catholic high school

Academy of Notre Dame

  • LocationTyngsboro, MA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 502 students
Official website

The Academy of Notre Dame is a Catholic private school in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, serving pre-K through grade 12. Its campus ministry lists the 1804 Society for students of all faiths, class retreats, and service programs such as monthly meal service and Operation Sandwiches.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Academy of Notre Dame, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miCampus Ministry Office, Academy of Notre Dame: 0.3 miAcademy of Notre Dame (campus)N0.1 mi
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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The mission statement describes a curriculum rooted in spiritual formation. This is a mission statement rather than a program-of-studies statement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Vision, Mission, Hallmarks | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1562827&type=d&pREC_ID=1690180 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our mission focuses on educating the whole person for life through a curriculum rooted in spiritual formation and academic excellence.”
      The mission describes a curriculum rooted in spiritual formation.
CCampus culture: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

57 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Class retreats and monthly retreats are published.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About Mission & Ministry | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3396929&type=d&pREC_ID=2395828 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Through our monthly retreats, service projects, morning meetings and gatherings, we learn about our similarities and celebrate our differences”
      The school says it holds monthly retreats for students.
    2. Spiritual Life at the Academy | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1564024&type=d&pREC_ID=1691442 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students of all faiths wishing to delve more deeply into their faith and the mission of the Academy are encouraged to join the 1804 Society, help to organize days of service, class retreats or liturgies and worship conducted throughout the school year.”
      The school lists the 1804 Society and class retreats as parts of its spiritual life.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus ministry director is listed. Other staff listed as theology or religion teachers were not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1562827&type=d&pREC_ID=1695872 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Jamie Deignan Director of Campus Ministry & Community Engagement”
      Jamie Deignan is listed as Director of Campus Ministry & Community Engagement.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The 1804 Society is listed as a faith-based student group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life at the Academy | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1564024&type=d&pREC_ID=1691442 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students of all faiths wishing to delve more deeply into their faith and the mission of the Academy are encouraged to join the 1804 Society, help to organize days of service, class retreats or liturgies and worship conducted throughout the school year.”
      The school lists the 1804 Society and class retreats as parts of its spiritual life.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (A mission trip, Operation Sandwiches and an annual hunger awareness overnight are published.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Travel Opportunities for US Students | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1564024&type=d&pREC_ID=1691464 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year the Campus Ministry Office organizes a mission trip for service and experiencing the daily lives of people in other areas of the world.”
      Campus Ministry organizes an annual mission trip for service abroad.
    2. Operation Sandwiches | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3396929&type=d&pREC_ID=2534210 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As a commitment to community service and to provide service and justice to those in need, our school community provides the ingredients needed to provide sandwiches to the homeless surrounding us.”
      The school community supplies sandwiches for people experiencing homelessness nearby.
    3. NDA Camp Out to Stamp Out Hunger | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3396929&type=d&pREC_ID=2382658 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Annually, Upper School students and faculty join together to Campout to Stamp Out Hunger.”
      Upper School students and faculty hold an annual overnight hunger awareness event on campus.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Students serve through monthly meal service, Operation Sandwiches and an annual hunger awareness overnight.
    Sources (4)
    1. Travel Opportunities for US Students | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1564024&type=d&pREC_ID=1691464 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year the Campus Ministry Office organizes a mission trip for service and experiencing the daily lives of people in other areas of the world.”
      Campus Ministry organizes an annual mission trip for service abroad.
    2. Operation Sandwiches | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3396929&type=d&pREC_ID=2534210 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As a commitment to community service and to provide service and justice to those in need, our school community provides the ingredients needed to provide sandwiches to the homeless surrounding us.”
      The school community supplies sandwiches for people experiencing homelessness nearby.
    3. Cor Unum Parent Permission Form | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3396929&type=d&pREC_ID=2534209 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Monthly, students in grades 8-12 and some faculty and staff members join the service team as waitstaff and bussers.”
      Students in grades 8 to 12 take monthly service shifts at a meal center in Lawrence.
    4. NDA Camp Out to Stamp Out Hunger | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3396929&type=d&pREC_ID=2382658 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Annually, Upper School students and faculty join together to Campout to Stamp Out Hunger.”
      Upper School students and faculty hold an annual overnight hunger awareness event on campus.
  • The mission statement is rooted in Catholic identity and spiritual formation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Vision, Mission, Hallmarks | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1562827&type=d&pREC_ID=1690180 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mission Statement: The Academy of Notre Dame, Tyngsboro, a Catholic private school, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, is based on the educational philosophy of their foundress, St. Julie Billiart.”
      The school is a Catholic private school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
  • A campus ministry director is listed, and class retreats and a faith-based student group are published.
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life at the Academy | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1564024&type=d&pREC_ID=1691442 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students of all faiths wishing to delve more deeply into their faith and the mission of the Academy are encouraged to join the 1804 Society, help to organize days of service, class retreats or liturgies and worship conducted throughout the school year.”
      The school lists the 1804 Society and class retreats as parts of its spiritual life.
    2. Staff Directory | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1562827&type=d&pREC_ID=1695872 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Jamie Deignan Director of Campus Ministry & Community Engagement”
      Jamie Deignan is listed as Director of Campus Ministry & Community Engagement.

Concerns

  • The pages reviewed publish no regular school Mass, confession or adoration schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. Recent News | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/news · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Academy of Notre Dame welcomed the Most Reverend Richard G. Henning to celebrate Mass with our school community followed by a brief reception.”
      A news item reports one Mass celebrated with the school community; no recurring school Mass is published.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry Office, Academy of Notre Dame

  • Address: 180 Middlesex Rd, Tyngsboro, MA 01879
  • Location: On campus

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Source: ndatyngsboro.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, ndatyngsboro.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, ndatyngsboro.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 4

  • Mission tripOff campus
    Annual service trip organized by the Campus Ministry Office.
    ndatyngsboro.org
  • Cor Unum meal serviceOff campus
    Monthly service shifts for grades 8 to 12 at a meal center in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
    ndatyngsboro.org
  • Camp Out to Stamp Out HungerOn campus
    Annual overnight event on campus for Upper School students and faculty that includes guest speakers from community organizations.
    ndatyngsboro.org
  • Operation Sandwiches
    School community supplies sandwiches for people experiencing homelessness in nearby towns.
    ndatyngsboro.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • 1804 Society
    Student group listed for students of all faiths who want to deepen their faith and the school's mission.
    ndatyngsboro.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Mass with the school community
    A news item reports that Archbishop Richard G. Henning celebrated Mass with the school community. This was a single event, not a schedule.
    ndatyngsboro.org

Retreats 2

  • Class retreats
    Class retreats are listed as part of spiritual life.
    ndatyngsboro.org
  • Monthly retreats
    The Mission and Ministry page says the school holds monthly retreats.
    ndatyngsboro.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. About Mission & Ministry | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3396929&type=d&pREC_ID=2395828 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Through our monthly retreats, service projects, morning meetings and gatherings, we learn about our similarities and celebrate our differences”
    The school says it holds monthly retreats for students.
  2. Staff Directory | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1562827&type=d&pREC_ID=1695872 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Jamie Deignan Director of Campus Ministry & Community Engagement”
    Jamie Deignan is listed as Director of Campus Ministry & Community Engagement.
    “Jamie Deignan Director of Campus Ministry & Community Engagement”
    Jamie Deignan is listed as Director of Campus Ministry & Community Engagement.
  3. Vision, Mission, Hallmarks | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1562827&type=d&pREC_ID=1690180 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Mission Statement: The Academy of Notre Dame, Tyngsboro, a Catholic private school, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, is based on the educational philosophy of their foundress, St. Julie Billiart.”
    The school is a Catholic private school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
  4. Directions | Academy of Notre Damendatyngsboro.org/apps/maps · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “180 Middlesex Rd Tyngsboro, MA 01879”
    The school address is 180 Middlesex Road, Tyngsboro, MA 01879.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
94 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.9 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Boston, MA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)502
Students in grades 9–12214
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Boston

The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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