Join The Sisterhood
Here, you’ll embark on a transformative journey of academic excellence, personal growth, and lifelong friendships. Immerse yourself in a value-centered environment, nurtured by God’s love. You’ll be challenged intellectually, supported emotionally, and inspired spiritually.
Our Mission
Founded in 1878, Saint Dominic Academy of Jersey City offers young women a strong intellectual and moral foundation. Sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell, New Jersey, our school seeks to develop in each young woman academic excellence, as well as a love for truth, justice and Christian values.
7th and 8th Grade
Saint Dominic Academy offers an accelerated curriculum for high achieving 7th and 8th grade girls who desire an advanced honors program. Students will participate in a rigorous academic course of study that includes the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum.
Student Life At SDA
Saint Dominic Academy offers young women a wealth of opportunities to explore her inner self; to get in touch with each of her gifts, skills, talents and interests and to discover who and what she truly wants to be. She has the chance to do this by joining any number of our many clubs and activities. From service to cultural exploration to math and science, there’s something for everyone!
Explore MEDQUEST
MEDQUEST is a medical course of study. Students who are interested in ultimately pursuing a medical/healthcare career are encouraged to make application to the program. Students in MEDQUEST ultimately pursue careers as physicians, nurses, veterinarians, physician assistants, biochemical engineers, dentists, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, occupational therapists and more.
SDA AT A GLANCE
At Saint Dominic Academy, we encourage our girls to become involved and be a part of a vibrant and thriving community. Our focus is to educate with the purpose of shaping young women to become empowered leaders of the future.
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Scholar-Leader Spotlight
Keona Potenza ’26
Saint Dominic Academy is proud to highlight senior scholar-leader Keona Potenza, whose leadership and cultural advocacy extend beyond our campus and into the wider community.
Keona was honored as Miss Teen Hudson County, New Jersey and proudly represented her family, county, and heritage as part of the 68th National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City, appearing on an official parade float in celebration of Puerto Rican culture and identity.
As a Latina leader, Keona’s achievements reflect confidence, service, and representation, values we strive to cultivate in every SDA student. We celebrate her commitment to uplifting her community and the example she sets for future scholar-leaders.
We are so proud of Keona and wish her continued success as she prepares for the next chapter of her educational journey!
