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[quote=Anonymous]For top private girls schools in MD, Holton is #3, SR is #5:

https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-all-girls-high-schools/s/maryland/

You can't go wrong at either. We've had girls at both, in lower school. I like SR's campus better, and if you're Catholic, you may prefer SR since it's religious (but not as religious as a parochial school). Holton is a bit more academically oriented, and provides a little less opportunities for parents to get involved at school (for example, no Dads club with monthly morning drop-off events like SR), but if you get involved with other parents, you can still make it a great experience.

Comparing to public (our girls started there first), you'll get smaller class sizes in the 15-20 range, and easier access to teachers/admin. Also better facilities, for example your local public elementary is not going to have an olympic-sized swimming pool, and have swim lessons as part of PE, like a private school will. There is also some collaboration with students in the upper school, which our girls like as a way of seeing role models.

As for schools that focus more on sports, part of the reason is the school may be seen as a feeder to a top sports career. For example, some privates, especially at upper school intake level, will admit certain students who are top in certain sports, so you can end up with really good sports teams despite the smaller student body size compared to public = may have a really good winning record. This can be good for those who want to make college sports and beyond a career.

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