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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B-
Matriculation B
Academics B-
Extracurriculars B+
Community A
Reviews N/A
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
$40830
Enrollment
325
International Students
1.3%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
17
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
15

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#22 Georgetown University 1 +
#25 University of Michigan 1 +
#25 University of Virginia 1 +
#29 University of Florida 1 +
#29 Wake Forest University 1 +
#36 Boston College 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#44 Tulane University 1 +
#49 University of Georgia 1 +
#51 Spelman College 1 +
#51 Villanova University 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +
#72 American University 1 +
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#77 Clemson University 1 +
#89 Texas Christian University 1 +
#89 University of Delaware 1 +
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1 +
Auburn University 1 +
#97 University of San Diego 1 +
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1 +
#111 Ohio Wesleyan University 1 +
#115 Fairfield University 1 +
LAC #24 Colby College 1 +
#137 University of Alabama 1 +
#137 University of Kentucky 1 +
#151 James Madison University 1 +
#151 University of Mississippi 1 +
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1 +
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1 +
LAC #39 Denison University 1 +
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1 +
LAC #39 Trinity College 1 +
#202 Springfield College 1 +
College of Charleston 1 +
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Worldwide Campus 1 +
Franklin & Marshall College 1 +
Providence College 1 +
Saint Joseph's University 1 +
Savannah College of Art and Design 1 +
University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
University of Dallas 1 +
University of Maryland: College Park 1 +
University of Scranton 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2016-2018 2015 Total
All schools 25 42 35 31
#2 Columbia University 1 +admitted 1
#14 Brown University 1 1
#17 Cornell University 1 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 +admitted 1
#23 University of Michigan 1 + 1 2
#23 Georgetown University 1 + 1 +admitted 1 3
#25 University of Virginia 1 + 4 1 +admitted 6
#27 University of Southern California 1 +admitted 1 2
#28 New York University 2 1 3
#28 Wake Forest University 1 + 2 1 +admitted 1 5
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1 2
#34 College of William and Mary 1 +admitted 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 1
#36 Boston College 1 + 1 +admitted 1 3
#38 University of California: Davis 1 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 1
#42 Boston University 1 + 1 2
#42 Tulane University 1 + 3 1 +admitted 1 6
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +admitted 1
#48 University of Georgia 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#49 Lehigh University 1 1
#49 Northeastern University 1 +admitted 1 2
#49 Villanova University 1 + 1 2
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +admitted 1
#49 Purdue University 1 1 +admitted 1 3
#55 University of Miami 1 + 3 1 +admitted 1 6
#55 Florida State University 1 +admitted 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1 1
#59 Syracuse University 1 +admitted 1 2
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 2 1 +admitted 1 5
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1 +admitted 1 3
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 4
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +admitted 1 2
#68 Fordham University 2 1 +admitted 1 4
#68 Southern Methodist University 1 1 +admitted 2
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +admitted 1
#75 Baylor University 1 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 2 1 4
#75 Clemson University 1 + 3 4
#79 American University 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#83 Marquette University 1 +admitted 1
#83 Michigan State University 1 1
#83 Texas Christian University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#83 Elon University 1 1
#93 University of San Diego 1 + 1
#93 University of Delaware 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#93 University of Denver 1 +admitted 1
#99 University of Utah 1 1
#99 Auburn University 1 + 1
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1 +admitted 1 3
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 1
#103 University of Arizona 1 1
#103 Clark University 1 1
#103 Drexel University 1 1 +admitted 1 3
#117 University of Vermont 1 1 2
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 1
#127 University of Kentucky 1 + 1
#136 Catholic University of America 1 1
#148 University of Alabama 1 + 1 +admitted 1 3
Penn State University Park 1 1 +admitted 1 3
University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 4
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2016-2018 2015 Total
All schools 8 8 10 5
#5 Wellesley College 1 1
#6 United States Naval Academy 1 1
#11 Washington and Lee University 1 +admitted 1
#17 Colby College 1 + 1
#22 University of Richmond 1 + 3 4
#30 Kenyon College 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#35 College of the Holy Cross 1 1 +admitted 1 3
#38 Lafayette College 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#38 Skidmore College 1 +admitted 1 2
#38 Union College 1 +admitted 1
#38 Bucknell University 1 + 1
#42 Denison University 1 + 1 2
#46 Trinity College 1 + 1 2
#50 The University of the South 1 +admitted 1 2
#50 Dickinson College 1 +admitted 1
#54 Gettysburg College 1 +admitted 1 2
Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1 +admitted 2

Academics

AP

(17)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Psychology
Statistics
United States History
Environmental Science
Spanish Language and Culture
Computer Science Principles
Macroeconomics
United States Government and Politics
Computer Science A
World History
Seminar
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Sports

(13)
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(20)
Yellow Ribbon Club
Archery Club
Best Buddies
Booster Club
Christ Child Society Club
The Environmental Club
Yellow Ribbon Club
Archery Club
Best Buddies
Booster Club
Christ Child Society Club
The Environmental Club
Girl Up
Girls Give Back Club
Heartly House Club
Make-A-Wish Club
Math Club
Mental Health Awareness Club
NICU Knitters
One Love Club
Pediatric Cancer Club
Speech and Debate Club
Tiger Talks
Tigers for Change
Tigers for Life
Warrior Canine Connection
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Arts

(9)
Choreography
Chorus
Dance
Music
Production
Theater
Choreography
Chorus
Dance
Music
Production
Theater
Vocal
Portfolio
Art
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Basic Info

All-girls
Day S. Grades: 6-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1961
Campus Size: 40 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype
Other Accepted Scores: SLEP
Recommended
4.3
Recommended
4.5

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 325 students, 1.30% of whom are international students.

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.

Where do Connelly School Of The Holy Child students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Georgetown University, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, University of Florida and Wake Forest University.
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 latest tuition for Connelly School Of The Holy Child’s All-girls student?
The total fee for Connelly School Of The Holy Child in 2024 is $40,830 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

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 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.
How to start with an application with 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.
Please share a few nearby schools that are 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.
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

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%
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