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Connelly School of the Holy Child

Religious school · Grades 6–12

Potomac, MD

9029 Bradley Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only all-girls school in Potomac
  • 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Potomac since at least 2011

Connelly School of the Holy Child is a faith-based private school in Potomac, Maryland, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 350 students and around 7 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 15% since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 175 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
350
Teachers
49 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.1
Boys and girls
All girls
Religious affiliation
Other religious
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    Students by survey year

    305’11–12303’13–14289’15–16297’17–18334’19–20350’21–22350’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    617
    740
    831
    970
    1060
    1167
    1265

    Student body

    White75%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Black6%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Connelly School of the Holy Child whether it takes part.

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    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 grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Connelly School of the Holy Child?

    About 350 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Connelly School of the Holy Child?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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