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Catholic high school

Notre Dame Preparatory School

  • LocationTowson, MD
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 828 students
  • SponsorSchool Sisters of Notre Dame

All-female

Official website

Notre Dame Preparatory School is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls in grades 6 to 12 in Towson, Maryland, sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Its public pages describe a schoolwide Mass at the start and end of each school year, Reconciliation twice a year, a chapel open during the school day, student-led morning prayer, and an annual retreat for each grade.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Notre Dame Preparatory School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miChrist the King Church: 0.9 mi1The Grotto: 1.7 mi2Church of the Immaculate Conception: 1.7 mi3Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church: 1.7 mi4Newman Center: 2.1 mi5Church of the Nativity: 2.5 mi6Campus Ministry, Notre Dame Preparatory School: 0.2 miNotre Dame Preparatory School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Christ the King Church — 0.9 mi · 1102 Hart Road, Loch Raven
  2. The Grotto — 1.7 mi
  3. Church of the Immaculate Conception — 1.7 mi · 200 Ware Avenue, Towson
  4. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 8501 Loch Raven Boulevard, Parkville
  5. Newman Center — 2.1 mi · 7909 York Road, Towson
  6. Church of the Nativity — 2.5 mi · 20 East Ridgely Road, Lutherville

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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

46 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • 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 (Schoolwide Masses are confirmed at the start and end of the school year, and liturgies are held on Holy Days and special occasions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “NDP begins and ends its school year with a schoolwide Mass, emphasizing the importance of the Church’s liturgical tradition.”
      The school holds a schoolwide Mass at the start and end of each school year.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is offered on campus twice a year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Twice a year, there is an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation on NDP’s campus.”
      Reconciliation is offered on campus twice a year.
  • 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 (Schoolwide Mass is confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “NDP begins and ends its school year with a schoolwide Mass, emphasizing the importance of the Church’s liturgical tradition.”
      The school holds a schoolwide Mass at the start and end of each school year.
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 (Stated in the school's strategic plan (mission section): Catholic beliefs are woven into the fabric of the school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Strategic Plan | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/about/strategic-plan · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “These beliefs make us unique among other schools, are woven into the fabric of the School, and are at the heart of all we do at NDP.”
      The school's strategic plan says its Catholic beliefs are woven into the life of the school.
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

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each grade-level curriculum includes an annual class retreat.”
      Each grade level has an annual class retreat.
    2. School Traditions | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/school-traditions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At various times throughout the school year, all students participate in specially designed age-appropriate retreats for each grade.”
      All students take part in retreats designed for their grade.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One Catholic student group is listed: the Middle Level Campus Ministry club. Ecumenical groups are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In the Middle Level, Campus Ministry is a club that meets during recess and plans liturgies and service projects.”
      Campus Ministry is a Middle Level student club that plans liturgies and service projects.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Student Campus Ministry representatives lead daily prayer over the morning announcements”
      Students lead prayer each school morning over the announcements.
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 (A community service requirement for seniors is stated.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service & Justice | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/service-and-justice · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The current community service requirement for seniors has been in place since 1975”
      Seniors have a required community service requirement; the page does not state the total hours.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Stated as the Religion Department's philosophy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper Level Academics | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/academics/upper-level-academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The philosophy of NDP’s Religion Department is rooted in Gospel values, grounded in the tradition of the Catholic Social Teachings, and inspired by the charism of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.”
      The Religion Department's philosophy is grounded in the tradition 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
    Sources (2)
    1. Service & Justice | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/service-and-justice · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Since the early 1990s, NDP has sent a group of seniors on a week long-trip to serve lower-income families in the Deep South around Easter.”
      Groups of seniors take a service trip to serve lower-income families.
    2. Upper Level Clubs & Organizations | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/upper-level-clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Club Umoja is an organization dedicated to working with youth living in Public Housing in Baltimore City.”
      Club Umoja is a service club that works with youth in Baltimore public housing.

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

Strengths

  • The school holds a schoolwide Mass at the start and end of each school year, and students lead prayer each school morning.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “NDP begins and ends its school year with a schoolwide Mass, emphasizing the importance of the Church’s liturgical tradition.”
      The school holds a schoolwide Mass at the start and end of each school year.
      “Student Campus Ministry representatives lead daily prayer over the morning announcements”
      Students lead prayer each school morning over the announcements.
  • The chapel is described as open during the school day for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our school’s chapel is always open during the day as a quiet place to reflect and pray in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.”
      The school chapel is open during the school day for prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.
  • Every grade level has an annual retreat, and the school's mission describes its Catholic beliefs as woven into school life.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each grade-level curriculum includes an annual class retreat.”
      Each grade level has an annual class retreat.
    2. Strategic Plan | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/about/strategic-plan · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “These beliefs make us unique among other schools, are woven into the fabric of the School, and are at the heart of all we do at NDP.”
      The school's strategic plan says its Catholic beliefs are woven into the life of the school.
  • The Religion Department's stated philosophy is grounded in Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper Level Academics | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/academics/upper-level-academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The philosophy of NDP’s Religion Department is rooted in Gospel values, grounded in the tradition of the Catholic Social Teachings, and inspired by the charism of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.”
      The Religion Department's philosophy is grounded in the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching.

Concerns

  • Reconciliation is offered twice a year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Twice a year, there is an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation on NDP’s campus.”
      Reconciliation is offered on campus twice a year.
  • A schoolwide Mass is confirmed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “NDP begins and ends its school year with a schoolwide Mass, emphasizing the importance of the Church’s liturgical tradition.”
      The school holds a schoolwide Mass at the start and end of each school year.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Notre Dame Preparatory School

  • Address: 815 Hampton Lane, Towson, MD 21286
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: notredameprep.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, notredameprep.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 4

  • Senior service trip to Starkville, MississippiOff campus
    Around Easter
    Week-long trip for seniors to work with Habitat for Humanity for lower-income families.
    notredameprep.com, notredameprep.com
  • Dinner with Our EldersOn campus
    Sunday afternoon
    Annual Sunday dinner for more than 200 low-income seniors, served by students.
    notredameprep.com
  • Camp UmojaOn campus
    Summer
    Summer day camp for children from Baltimore City public housing, held at the school.
    notredameprep.com, notredameprep.com
  • Club Umoja
    Service club that works with youth in Baltimore public housing.
    notredameprep.com

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry (Middle Level club)
    Meets during recess
    Middle Level club that plans liturgies and service projects.
    notredameprep.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Schoolwide liturgies
    Liturgies held before special occasions and on Holy Days, planned by students with a student liturgy band.
    notredameprep.com, notredameprep.com
  • Monday morning chapel (Middle Level)
    Mondays, morning
    Middle Level students attend chapel each Monday morning.
    notredameprep.com

Retreats 1

  • Retreats for each grade
    Annual, at various times during the school year
    Age-appropriate retreats for each grade, including a class retreat for every grade.
    notredameprep.com, notredameprep.com

Social life 1

  • Friends in Faith / Saturday Socials
    One Saturday every month
    Monthly Saturday gathering with adults with disabilities, with food, crafts, service activities, and faith sharing.
    notredameprep.com

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 (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “NDP begins and ends its school year with a schoolwide Mass, emphasizing the importance of the Church’s liturgical tradition.”
    The school holds a schoolwide Mass at the start and end of each school year.
    “Student Campus Ministry representatives lead daily prayer over the morning announcements”
    Students lead prayer each school morning over the announcements.
    “Our school’s chapel is always open during the day as a quiet place to reflect and pray in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.”
    The school chapel is open during the school day for prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.
  2. Student Life at NDP | Notre Dame Preparatory Schoolnotredameprep.com/campus-life/student-life-at-ndp · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Notre Dame Preparatory School 815 Hampton Lane Towson, Maryland 21286”
    The school is located at 815 Hampton Lane, Towson, Maryland 21286.

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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.5.1 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 Baltimore, MD
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)828
Students in grades 9–12653
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio5.1 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 Baltimore

The Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

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

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Is Notre Dame Preparatory School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Notre Dame Preparatory School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Its sponsor is School Sisters of Notre Dame.
What is Notre Dame Preparatory School’s Compass Score?
78 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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