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Admissions

Why Notre Dame Prep?

A Saint lives in you. All you need to do is accept the challenge!

Learn how to enroll your student

Selecting the right high school is an important building block toward your student's future. We invite you to explore Notre Dame Prep, ask questions, and discern whether becoming a Saint is right for you! We are a small school with the advantages of a big school, including inclusive academic programs for all types of learners, 40+ student-led clubs, and 26 athletic programs. 

Four students in school uniforms stand in a hallway with stone pillars and a staircase in the background.

 

How To Become A Saint!

Applying to Notre Dame Prep is easy, and we are here to assist yo
  • Schedule a visit to our campus
    • Shadow Day
    • Private Family Tour
    • 8th Grade Day
    • Open House
    • High School Placement Prep Classes
    • High School Placement Test Exam
  • Begin the online application for the 2026-2027 school year (opens mid-July)
  • Request a transcript and letters of recommendation from your current school 
  • Learn about tuition assistance, cost-lowering programs, and payment options
  • The High School Placement Test is held on campus in December
  • Schedule your admissions interview in your application portal
  • The NDP application deadline is Jan. 15
  • Acceptance letters are mailed in February
  • Schedule your optional placement exam once accepted
     

Download our Admissions Checklist!

ADMISSIONS STAFF

Matt Rylski
Director of Enrollment and Family Engagement
480-634-8281

Mary Lou Lachvayder
Assistant Director of Enrollment and Alumni Relations
480-634-8336

Karen Olson
Admissions Services Specialist
480-634-8283

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By the Numbers

1002

Current student population

99%

Percentage of 2026 graduates enrolled immediately into a four-year university or college.

20

Average class size

96

We draw applicants from 96 different feeder-schools

Admissions Timeline

Month  Event
September

Start your application
Shadow Days or Private Tours Available
Admissions Information Evening Sept. 29
Scholarship Coaching Presentation Sept. 29
October

Shadow Days or Private Tours Available
Admissions Information Evenings Oct. 6, 20 & 27
Scholarship Coaching Presentation Oct. 6, 20 & 27
HSPT Prep Class Oct. 17 & 24
November

Shadow Days or Private Tours Available
Open House Nov. 8
8th Grade Day Nov. 13

December

HSPT Exam Dec. 5 or Dec. 12
Shadow Days or Private Tours Available
January

Shadow Days or Private Tours Available
Applications and supplemental material due Jan. 15
Student & Parent Interviews Jan. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21 
February Acceptance Letters Mailed
AZ Tuition Connection Presentation
March New Saints Night Family BBQ Mar. 17
April Placement Exams
Course Selection and Scheduling