Connelly School of the Holy Child

Connelly School of the Holy Child

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
9029 Bradley Blvd,  Potomac, MD
4.0
3.1
355 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$42,480
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
46
Part Time Teachers
9
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
590
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
29
Reading
31
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
13
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
74.8%
Black
10.2%
Hispanic
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.6%
Two or more races
1.2%
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School Rankings

#5 Best Catholic Schools in Maryland
#8 Best All Girls Schools in Maryland
#33 Best Private HS in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 38 Students
Wake Forest University 32 Students
Georgetown University 31 Students
University of Miami 29 Students
Clemson University 27 Students
University of Georgia 26 Students
Tulane University 26 Students
University of Richmond 26 Students
Villanova University 26 Students
Boston College 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 40 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Biology 20 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Marketing 13 Students
Pre-Law Studies 12 Students
Communications 11 Students
English 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 55 Reviews
5.0 Parent
9/14/2023
Best-community, goal oriented, God focused, drive girls to lead, explore and be themselves. Improve - lacks diversity
4.0 NicheUser
3/30/2022
I like how the community was small but felt big because of how many people from outside interacted with us. Especially alumni. One thing I would like to change about the holy child would be their diversity and the way they handle situations dealing with racism and discrimination. I feel like they do a good job listing your problems but they don't do a good enough job of making sure that problem is fixed.
1.0 Parent
11/1/2021
My daughter went to Holy Child. I would think twice about sending your daughter there. Overall, from the outside, everything looks great, but in reality it is one large clique of girls who in my daughter's experience were from accepting or supportive. It is very hierarchical. My daughter was bullied by one girl in particular, but, since she was not from Potomac, Chevy Chase, or Bethesda, really never felt accepted or fit in.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 21 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/30/2025
If you're considering this school, I encourage you to read all the reviews carefully, as they reflect much of what we experienced. In our view, the environment did not provide the kind of support our teenage daughter needed, particularly in helping her grow into a confident young woman. In January,...
1.0 other
5/4/2024
The principal literally disrespected me and my family they were pushy not to mention the place stinks and people smoke the start of the year it was my first time coming into holy cross it was unpleasing.the teaching method is basically the same as public if you expect to get “ prestigious academics”...
1.0 parent
2/24/2024
This is a very non-inclusive school full of entitled students or those aspiring to their circles. There is a group of popular girls practicing exclusion and covert/overt bullying. If you are different in any way, artistic, quirky, independent, you will be ostracized or near ostracized. The parents a...
5.0 parent
6/16/2022
I have 2 daughters at Holy Child. They have different personalities, academic strengths and interests. Holy Child has served the needs and interests of both my daughters because underlying the academics is a focus on character and service. Each girl is empowered as an individual rather than having t...

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