Natalie Demers, Director of Research Initiatives and Programs for the National Coalition for Girls’ Schools (NCGS) and a graduate of an all-girls school herself, knows the data. “Research supports the benefit of all-girls schools,” she says. “Girls thrive in programs built intentionally with girls in mind. At NCGS, we believe that a school for girls is better than a school with girls.”

Situated along the Merrimack River, the Academy's 200-acre campus offers pristine fields, ponds, and forests in which to explore, learn and play. The natural environment provides seclusion and security unique to our location while also being in close proximity to local emergency services. Click the button to watch our campus video!

“NDA provided me an opportunity to excel and develop leadership capabilities. The small class sizes, teacher attention, and advanced subjects gave me foundational tools for problem solving. Extracurricular activities, particularly sports, provided opportunities to demonstrate and practice leadership and learn important skills for college and beyond.”

What does it mean to be Academy Prepared? It means that by the time you graduate from the Academy you will have the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to attract colleges and earn scholarships. It means that you will learn to be a leader and build character. It means that the Academy is for you!

“NDA constantly challenged me to grow as a student, leader, and citizen of the world. At NDA I was equipped to think critically about the issues we currently face as a society, and empowered to rise up to be part of the solutions.”

“During my first semester at Purdue, I was surprised by how readily I grasped the material which I attribute to the caliber of the curriculum at NDA. Also, I am more able to the handle the workload than my peers because it is similar to what I experienced at NDA.”

The Academy's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) initiative to prepare students with 21st Century skills to compete in the global economy takes a major step forward with TWO new makerspaces.

“The Academy teaches you how to work hard and manage your time, which are foundational skills for college. Being surrounded by other students who are working hard to reach their full potential inspired me to do the same. The experience was empowering not competitive and fully prepared me for the workload of college.”

Whether driven by opportunities to compete or by personal achievement, the Lower School Athletic Program for grades 5-8 delivers quality instruction and motivation.

"The small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and supportive community at NDA helped me realize my potential as a student. My time at NDA inspired my love of learning that helped me achieve success in college and put me on a path towards a career in medicine."

Star players and eager learners are both welcomed into the Athletics program at the Academy. Here players are not turned away; athletes actually get to compete; and teams win! In 2017-18, the Academy had 3 divisional league championship teams, a north sectional championship team, 15 league all-stars and 2 league MVPs.

Get to know our campus before you visit! Our campus map will help you orientate yourself for our vast campus by pointing out key locations like the visitor parking, playgrounds, hiking trails, and ponds.