The oldest private secondary school for young women in California, Notre Dame High School in downtown San Jose has provided a challenging college preparatory curriculum with Catholic values and real-life application of learning for over 160 years. Simply stated, we are the oldest because we are the best. Notre Dame San Jose’s unique urban landscape offers distinctive and engaging learning opportunities that extend classroom learning in the areas of culture, science, technology and community service.
All students experience interdisciplinary field trips and have access to nearby internships. As part of our well-rounded education, students are encouraged to grow their passions and skills in our co-curricular programs including athletics, robotics, ministry, speech and debate, performing arts and student leadership. The Notre Dame program is designed to meet individual needs while fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and social awareness. Through it all, a dedicated faculty and staff stand behind each young woman as she discovers her own voice and demonstrates her commitment to justice and global citizenship.
Notre Dame’s graduates are life-long learners, spiritual seekers, justice advocates and community leaders. We are guided by our mission to teach young women “what they need to know for life.”