School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation
B+
Academics
B
Extracurriculars
B
Geo & Community
A+
Reviews
B-
Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school, committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical and social development of young women in grades 6 through 12. The School emphasizes academic challenge, joy of learning and education of well-rounded women of faith and action. The Holy Child community welcomes students and families of different faiths and diverse backgrounds. In keeping with the philosophy of our founder Cornelia Connelly, Holy Child values the uniqueness of each individual and fosters a life of service to others.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$46,400
Enrollment
370
International Students
1.3%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
65%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
17
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
15
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #9 | Northwestern University | 1 + |
| #19 | University of Notre Dame | 1 + |
| #25 | University of Virginia | 1 + |
| #28 | University of California: Santa Barbara | 1 + |
| #28 | University of Florida | 1 + |
| #28 | Wake Forest University | 1 + |
| LAC #6 | United States Naval Academy | 1 + |
| #36 | Boston College | 1 + |
| #40 | College of William and Mary | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
(17)|
Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Environmental Science
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Environmental Science
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Computer Science Principles
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Precalculus
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Statistics
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Macroeconomics
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Art History
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Seminar
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French Language and Culture
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Sports
(11)|
Basketball
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Cross Country
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Equestrain
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Field Hockey
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Equestrain
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Field Hockey
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(8)|
Best Buddies
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Christ Child Society Club
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One Love Club
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Families for Families
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GirlUp
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Upper School Student Government
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Best Buddies
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Christ Child Society Club
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One Love Club
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Families for Families
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GirlUp
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Upper School Student Government
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The National Honor Society
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Freshmen Hostess and Student Ambassador Leader Program
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Arts
(13)|
Dance
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Instrumental Ensemble
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Music
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Vocal
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Ceramics
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Digital Art
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Dance
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Instrumental Ensemble
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Music
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Vocal
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Ceramics
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Digital Art
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Drawing
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Film
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Painting
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Portfolio
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Printmaking
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Art
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Mixed Media
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Connelly School Of The Holy Child
Tell me a bit about Connelly School Of The Holy Child.
Connelly School Of The Holy Child is All-girls private day school located in Maryland, US. It was founded 1961 , and currently has about 370 students, 1.30% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.holychild.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.holychild.org.
Does Connelly School Of The Holy Child have rigorous academic requirements?
Connelly School Of The Holy Child is offering 17 AP courses.
Connelly School Of The Holy Child also have 65% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Connelly School Of The Holy Child also have 65% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Connelly School Of The Holy Child students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Connelly School Of The Holy Child?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Connelly School Of The Holy Child’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Connelly School Of The Holy Child?
The day tuition for Connelly School Of The Holy Child in 2024 is
$46,400 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@holychild.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@holychild.org .
Where is Connelly School Of The Holy Child located?
Connelly School Of The Holy Child is located in the State of Maryland of USA. The closest major city is Washington, which is about 10 miles away from school. Most families can choose Washington Dulles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Connelly School Of The Holy Child on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Connelly School Of The Holy Child is within top 2000 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Connelly School Of The Holy Child has been favorited by 2 users.
Also Connelly School Of The Holy Child has been favorited by 2 users.
How do I complete an application for Connelly School Of The Holy Child?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Connelly School Of The Holy Child. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Connelly School Of The Holy Child’s official site: http://www.holychild.org or call them at 301-365-0955.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Connelly School Of The Holy Child’s official site: http://www.holychild.org or call them at 301-365-0955.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Connelly School Of The Holy Child?
Yes, here are few:
The Bullis School, Holton-Arms School and Landon School.
The closest major city is Washington. You can find out more schools near Washington here.
The closest major city is Washington. You can find out more schools near Washington here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Connelly School Of The Holy Child?
The overall rating for Connelly School Of The Holy Child is B.
The section ratings of Connelly School Of The Holy Child are:
B+ for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Connelly School Of The Holy Child are:
B+ for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital, is a vibrant city located along the Potomac River, bordered by Maryland and Virginia. Known for its neoclassical monuments and buildings, the city is home to the iconic landmarks of the U.S. government, including the Capitol, White House, and Supreme Court. Washington also boasts renowned museums like the Smithsonian and cultural venues such as the Kennedy Center. As the nation’s political and cultural hub, it attracts millions of visitors each year to experience its rich history and diverse attractions.
Population (2022)
591,833
Cost of Living
Higher than average 39%
Nearby Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
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