We are glad you’re here! Notre Dame Academy is a welcoming, regional Catholic school in the West Metro offering preschool through eighth grade. Our students receive an education that is taught with kindness, inclusiveness, and a commitment to the whole child.
Having Faith In All Children
Our teachers provide academic rigor and strong educational outcomes by developing the minds, hearts, and souls of our children in a faith-centered environment and a nurturing community.
The Notre Dame Academy Preschool Program offers flexible, year-round school for children ages 2 to 5. Our dedicated teachers share a love of early learning and strive for excellence in Catholic education.
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Our Mission
As a regional Catholic school our mission is to provide PreK-8th grade students a Christ-centered, inclusive and innovative learning environment. Each student has the opportunity to learn, grow and work toward their unique potential while continually guided by the spiritual example of Our Lady in a joyful and nurturing community.
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Our Philosophy
As a PreK-8th grade Catholic school, Notre Dame Academy provides students spiritual guidance, awareness of their thinking, academic opportunities for excellence, a personal power to achieve their unique potential, and a love for lifelong learning.
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All School Surprise from our two Priests
Each year the top Marathon goal for the student body includes an all school surprise from our two priests. Father John, pastor at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Minnetonka, and Father Paul, pastor of St. Gabriel's in Hopkins, love to look through the student suggestion...
Catholic Schools Week Reflection
"My name is Claire, and I am an 8th grader at Notre Dame Academy. This past week we celebrated Catholic Schools Week. I've been a student here at NDA since I was in kindergarten, and every year I always look forward to Catholic Schools Week. It was a fun-filled week...
Week of Gratitude Snapshot
Did you know that Notre Dame Academy is in its 10th year as a regional Catholic school? We have become a uniquely diverse community where nearly 200 students from 13 school districts gather not only to learn, but to be a part of a community where we help one another...
Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
The Catholic school badge is intended to symbolize a promise of academic excellence that helps form students’ minds, hearts and souls.
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“Both of my girls have attended this school since preschool. If you ever have the opportunity to support Catholic Schools for your children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren, I highly recommend it. This has been the best opportunity for their self esteem, faith, community and personal well being.”
– Middle School Parent
Contact Information
Notre Dame Academy
13505 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Phone: 952-358-3500
Fax: 952-935-2031
Lion's Lair Direct Line: 952-388-6777
Doors open at 8:40 a.m.
School Hours:
9:00 a.m.-3:55 p.m.
Preschool Hours:
9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
School Mass:
Wednesdays and Holy Days at 9:15 a.m. Livestreamed via IHM.
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