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Welcome to NDE

Notre Dame Elementary (NDE) is an independent, co-ed Catholic school located in Belmont, California for students in preschool through eighth grade. We believe in the power of a nurturing, connected environment designed to help children become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and well-rounded human beings. We are rooted in the educational tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, who founded the school in 1851.

Principal's Welcome

Notre Dame Elementary School is a caring and engaged community rooted in the educational tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, who founded the school in 1851. Our dedicated faculty and staff provide a caring environment where we “teach the children what they need to know for life” (St. Julie Billiart), through providing rigorous depth of learning, community service, student leadership, and values-based learning as described in the Hallmarks of a Notre Dame Learning Community. Our small class sizes are tailored to meet individualized learning needs and provide student support. 

At NDE, learning lights the way to prepare students who are intellectually curious and engaged, rooted in the Gospel and Notre Dame values, and committed to service. As our school philosophy states, “We develop curricular, extracurricular, and spiritual life programs which expand our students’ knowledge and understanding of the diversity in our world community and teach them to become global citizens. In our programs and teaching, we promote Gospel values, intellectual excellence, and commitment to service.”

principal, kathleen jeremiassen

Kathleen Jeremiassen, EdD

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We provide a variety of teaching strategies and create a school-wide focus on peace, justice, and service that honors all faith traditions.

From project-based learning and next-generation science standards to our cross-grade buddy match and peer counseling programs, we combine strong academics, leadership development, and a deep sense of community to support our students and their families.

And with the Seven Global Hallmarks we share across our world-wide Notre Dame de Namur community, at NDE, you can count on learning that lights the way.