November 13, 2026 Submitted by Notre Dame Academy (Hingham)
Notre Dame Academy (NDA), an independent, all-girls Catholic school, was awarded an A+ rating as the school’s overall grade, including academics, athletics, clubs, and activities. The 2026-2027 rankings for schools across the country were recently published by Niche, a school-rating platform. NDA also celebrated its third year of recognition for having the #1 all-girls high school athletic program in Massachusetts.
Located in Hingham, NDA is sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and prepares young women in grades 6 through 12 to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and open-minded Billiart leaders. Established in 1853 as the first all-girls day school in Massachusetts, NDA nurtures each girl’s distinctive promise. The school has small class sizes; a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1; and a rigorous curriculum that includes 23 AP courses. The distinguished faculty takes each girl on a deep dive into learning, building confidence and resilience. Students challenge themselves within a supportive environment.
The school also has a signature program of study—Billiart Leadership— which is informed by the values of founder St. Julie Billiart. All students—from grade six through twelve—participate in this transformative model of leadership development. NDA girls experience a continuous leadership journey from middle school through high school. Each year, they grow as Billiart Leaders, building essential life skills they will use now and throughout their lives.
We hope you will join us for Curriculum Night at NDA on Thursday, December 10 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Curriculum Night offers an inside look at academics and beyond through panel discussion and conversations with students and faculty. You will experience how NDA is shaped by strong student-faculty relationships and an ongoing commitment to our school’s mission of preparing girls for life. Please register here.
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