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Catholic high school

Mount Saint Dominic Academy

  • LocationCaldwell, NJ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 254 students

All-female

Official website

Mount Saint Dominic Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory school for young women in Caldwell, New Jersey, founded by the Sisters of St. Dominic in 1892. Its community service, campus ministry and spirituality page describes Eucharistic ministers and lectors who serve at Mass, a daily morning prayer, and student groups that lead prayer and music. A four-year Siena Community Service Program is required for graduation, and the religious studies courses are described through Catholic social teaching.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Mount Saint Dominic Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of the Lake Church: 1.4 mi1Notre Dame Church: 2.0 mi2Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 2.6 mi3Campus Ministry, Mount Saint Dominic Academy: 0.2 miMount Saint Dominic Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of the Lake Church — 1.4 mi · 22 Lakeside Avenue, Verona
  2. Notre Dame Church — 2.0 mi
  3. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 2.6 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Mass is celebrated for the school community with student Eucharistic ministers.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service, Campus Ministry, Spiritualitymsdacademy.org/life/community-service-campus-ministry-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Ministers serve by distributing the body and blood of Christ to the Mount community during Mass.”
      Students serve as Eucharistic ministers at Mass for the Mount community.
      “Ministry team members contribute to masses and other spiritually-oriented activities.”
      Masses are celebrated with the campus ministry team's help.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is offered for the community. Sister Peggy Ann Clinton, OP, is listed as a theology teacher, not as a chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service, Campus Ministry, Spiritualitymsdacademy.org/life/community-service-campus-ministry-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Ministers serve by distributing the body and blood of Christ to the Mount community during Mass.”
      Students serve as Eucharistic ministers at Mass for the Mount community.
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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

86 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is listed on the directory (Christine Victori). Counted as 1 professional ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Directory | Mount St. Dominic Academymsdacademy.org/about/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Minister Christine Victori cvictori@msdacademy.org”
      Christine Victori is listed as campus minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Lord's Chords musical group and the Dominican Preaching Team are listed under the Spiritual clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service, Campus Ministry, Spiritualitymsdacademy.org/life/community-service-campus-ministry-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Lord’s Chords are a musical group that leads our community in song during liturgies and prayer services.”
      The Lord's Chords musical group leads song at liturgies and prayer services.
      “The Dominican Preaching Team allows students to continue in the important tradition of our founders”
      The Dominican Preaching Team is a student group that leads prayer and serves at liturgies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school describes a daily morning prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service, Campus Ministry, Spiritualitymsdacademy.org/life/community-service-campus-ministry-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Additionally, a daily morning prayer and opportunities for meditation allow students to grow closer to God and deepen their faith”
      A daily morning prayer is part of school life.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (The Siena service program is a graduation requirement with a set number of hours each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service, Campus Ministry, Spiritualitymsdacademy.org/life/community-service-campus-ministry-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Siena service experience, a requirement for graduation, begins in freshman year and culminates in a senior-year reflective writing assignment.”
      Service is a graduation requirement that begins in freshman year.
      “Each year, students undertake a specified number of hours of community service.”
      Students complete a specified number of service hours each year, with the total not given.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The Religious Studies courses are described as teaching through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Mount St. Dominic Academymsdacademy.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, students grow in personal spirituality while learning about social justice around the globe.”
      The Religious Studies courses are taught through the lens of Catholic social teaching.
  • 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 Social Justice Concentration with service and advocacy work for juniors and seniors, and a Justice Club.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Signature Programs | Mount St. Dominic Academymsdacademy.org/academics/signature-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Social Justice Concentration is designed for students exploring careers in service-oriented fields, such as working with non-profit organizations or participating in advocacy work.”
      A Social Justice Concentration for juniors and seniors prepares students for service and advocacy work.
    2. Clubs and Activities | Mount St. Dominic Academymsdacademy.org/life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Justice Club Key Club Law Society Club”
      A Justice Club is listed among the school's clubs.

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

Strengths

  • A daily morning prayer and student groups that lead Mass, prayer and music are described.
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service, Campus Ministry, Spiritualitymsdacademy.org/life/community-service-campus-ministry-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Additionally, a daily morning prayer and opportunities for meditation allow students to grow closer to God and deepen their faith”
      A daily morning prayer is part of school life.
      “The Lord’s Chords are a musical group that leads our community in song during liturgies and prayer services.”
      The Lord's Chords musical group leads song at liturgies and prayer services.
      “The Dominican Preaching Team allows students to continue in the important tradition of our founders”
      The Dominican Preaching Team is a student group that leads prayer and serves at liturgies.
  • A four-year service program is required for graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service, Campus Ministry, Spiritualitymsdacademy.org/life/community-service-campus-ministry-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Siena service experience, a requirement for graduation, begins in freshman year and culminates in a senior-year reflective writing assignment.”
      Service is a graduation requirement that begins in freshman year.
  • Religious Studies courses are described through Catholic social teaching, and a Social Justice Concentration is offered to juniors and seniors.
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculum | Mount St. Dominic Academymsdacademy.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, students grow in personal spirituality while learning about social justice around the globe.”
      The Religious Studies courses are taught through the lens of Catholic social teaching.
    2. Signature Programs | Mount St. Dominic Academymsdacademy.org/academics/signature-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Social Justice Concentration is designed for students exploring careers in service-oriented fields, such as working with non-profit organizations or participating in advocacy work.”
      A Social Justice Concentration for juniors and seniors prepares students for service and advocacy work.

Concerns

  • The campus ministry listing names one professional staff member.
    Sources (1)
    1. Directory | Mount St. Dominic Academymsdacademy.org/about/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Minister Christine Victori cvictori@msdacademy.org”
      Christine Victori is listed as campus minister.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Mount Saint Dominic Academy

  • Address: 3 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006
  • Location: On campus

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Source: msdacademy.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, msdacademy.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 9 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Peer Leadership Program
    Senior peer leaders meet in small groups with incoming freshmen to help them adjust to the school.
    msdacademy.org
  • Daily morning prayer
    Each school day
    A daily morning prayer, with opportunities for meditation.
    msdacademy.org

Clubs and groups 4

  • Eucharistic ministers and lectors
    Students distribute Communion and proclaim the Word at Mass and other worship celebrations.
    msdacademy.org, msdacademy.org
  • Lord's Chords
    A student musical group that leads song at liturgies and prayer services.
    msdacademy.org
  • Dominican Preaching Team
    Students develop preaching skills, lead the community in prayer and serve at liturgies.
    msdacademy.org
  • Justice Club
    A club listed under Government and Civics.
    msdacademy.org

Service 3

  • Siena Community Service Program
    Four years, beginning in freshman year
    A graduation requirement based on the corporal works of mercy; service moves from on-campus to off-campus as students advance.
    msdacademy.org, msdacademy.org
  • Kind Hearts Club
    A philanthropic student club.
    msdacademy.org
  • Social Justice Concentration
    Junior and senior years
    A concentration with service and advocacy experiences for juniors and seniors.
    msdacademy.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 (3)
  1. Community Service, Campus Ministry, Spiritualitymsdacademy.org/life/community-service-campus-ministry-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Eucharistic Ministers serve by distributing the body and blood of Christ to the Mount community during Mass.”
    Students serve as Eucharistic ministers at Mass for the Mount community.
  2. Directory | Mount St. Dominic Academymsdacademy.org/about/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Minister Christine Victori cvictori@msdacademy.org”
    Christine Victori is listed as campus minister.
    “Campus Minister Christine Victori cvictori@msdacademy.org”
    Christine Victori is listed as campus minister.
  3. Mount St. Dominic Academymsdacademy.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mount St. Dominic Academy 3 Ryerson Avenue Caldwell NJ 07006”
    The school's address is 3 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, New Jersey 07006.

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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.
100 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.7.8 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Newark, NJ
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)254
Students in grades 9–12254
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio7.8 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 Newark

His Eminence Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

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

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