The Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph began Nazareth Academy in 1956. September of 1957 saw the arrival of the first class of young women at the Nazareth campus in Parma Heights, Ohio. Although Nazareth would remain open only until 1980, it continues to hold a special place in the hearts of its graduates. Principals who served at Nazareth were Sister Patricia O’Donnell, Sister Mary Sheila Sweeney, Sister Clare Carney, Sister Marguerite Hastings and Sister Dorothy Sadowski.

Nazareth Academy is honored at Saint Joseph Academy with the dedication of the Nazareth Library. In addition, many dedicated and hardworking Nazareth graduates carry on the tradition of their Alma Mater by their active participation in the Alumnae Association at Saint Joseph Academy. They are to be commended for their efforts on behalf of the young women currently enrolled at Saint Joseph Academy.