Why Notre Dame Academy?

Notre Dame Academy invites you to explore our website and learn about our engaging educational programs.

Centered on the teachings of the Catholic Church, we seek to develop young minds and hearts for an active life of ever-expanding learning, physical well-being, and ongoing service to others. We are blessed with a strong community of faculty, staff, and parents who are committed to providing students with the skills necessary to excel in the global world with awareness and sensitivity to the needs of others. The Five Pillars of Notre Dame Academy include the following:

“I love the way people [at Notre Dame Academy] know each other; you really get a chance to do that because the number of students and teachers allows you to be personal and not passing strangers in the hallway.”

 –Bishop Joel M. Konzen, S.M.

The Five Pillars

Faith

We seek to form knowledgeable, well-rounded students who are strong and confident in their faith. Daily prayer and community Mass are available to all students and families, along with religious retreats in the higher grade levels.

Knowledge

Notre Dame Academy’s full continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) accreditation from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade provides a unique global learning environment with differentiated instruction to meet the academic needs of all learners.

Service

Grade-level Service Learning Programs allow students to give back to those in need throughout our Duluth and greater Atlanta community.

Fitness

A rapidly growing Athletic Department, Physical Education class, and outdoor recess (through 5th grade) are an integral part of our Fitness For Life program.

Technology

Notre Dame Academy’s school-wide Apple® Initiative gives every student the opportunity to learn and engage with iPads and MacBooks as part of our learning curriculum, as well as use of 3D printers in our MakerSpace. All Middle School students receive a school issued iPad, and all Upper School students receive a school issued MacBook.

1:1

Student to Device Ratio and Apple® Initiative

3

IB Programmes: PYP, MYP, & DP

100%

Graduation Rate and College Acceptance Rate

Pre-K4 to 12

Small Class Sizes Throughout Pre-K4 through Twelfth Grade

12

Service Learning Partners

20+

Athletic Teams

30

CMLA and NAML Championships

53%

Diversity Rate

Community Mass

Diverse Community

Award-Winning Literary Team

Before/After Care & Faculty Day Care

Transportation Offered

Testimonials

"From the first time my wife and I walked through the doors to take a tour of Notre Dame, we've had nothing but positive experiences. The faculty and staff are always welcoming and excited to see our whole family. The students are always well behaved and happy. I've never questioned my decision to send my child to NDA, and I look forward to many exciting years to come." -Notre Dame Academy Parent
Parent Testimonial #1
"NDA partners with parents to offer a loving, student-centered environment, where children's faith and curiosity are fueled by a rich curriculum and engaged teachers." -Notre Dame Academy Parent
Parent Testimonial #2
"Notre Dame Academy provides an exceptional educational experience for students by focusing on individualized academic development while providing many opportunities to engage in co- curricular activities like sports, music and performing arts. Notre Dame Academy is a warm and welcoming community where parents can feel safe sending their children, which is a rare gift in this day and age." -Notre Dame Academy Parent
Parent Testimonial #3
"It's the environment that supports our students to stretch themselves beyond their imagination. Students can excel, lead, and grow to be mature thinkers and learners." -Notre Dame Academy Parent
Parent Testimonial #4