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#119 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 31% of private schools

Connelly School of the Holy Child

High School · Potomac, MD

A private high school in Potomac, MD serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

9029 BRADLEY BLVD, Potomac, MD 20854

  • 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,188
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index40%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment350
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MD

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Connelly School of the Holy Child sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$250,001

Median home value

$1,105,300

Median rent

$3,180/mo

College educated

85.7%

Homeownership

89.9%

Poverty rate

2.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White75.7%
Hispanic12.0%
Black8.9%
Asian2.6%
Pacific Islander0.6%
Native American0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
German International School Washington DcPrivate · tuition7.2PK–120.9 mi442Compare →
Bullis SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1K–122.1 mi900Compare →
Holton-arms SchoolPrivate · tuition7.43–122.2 mi668Compare →
The Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition5.63–122.3 mi602Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Connelly School of the Holy Child is listed in Potomac, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Connelly School of the Holy Child

Connelly School of the Holy Child is a private high school in Potomac, MD, serving approximately 350 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Connelly School of the Holy Child

What grades does Connelly School of the Holy Child serve?

Connelly School of the Holy Child serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Connelly School of the Holy Child?

Connelly School of the Holy Child has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Connelly School of the Holy Child?

The student-teacher ratio at Connelly School of the Holy Child is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Connelly School of the Holy Child rank in MD?

Connelly School of the Holy Child ranks #119 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Connelly School of the Holy Child's MySchoolScout rating?

Connelly School of the Holy Child has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Connelly School of the Holy Child a private school?

Yes, Connelly School of the Holy Child is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Connelly School of the Holy Child a religious school?

Connelly School of the Holy Child has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
350
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 20854)
49,694
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
47.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20854; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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