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[quote=Anonymous]McDonogh does have a Howard County bus route included in tuition. I know several students who commute from Howard County, so transportation is definitely possible.

Of the three schools mentioned, McDonogh would be the only one I would seriously consider, though that’s obviously a personal opinion. If cost is a major factor and you’re primarily looking at Catholic schools for financial reasons, I would also encourage you to explore Baltimore’s independent schools. Many offer substantial financial aid, and I know families with strong incomes who still receive assistance.

One helpful exercise is to look at each school’s senior college acceptance Instagram account. While there are many paths to success, the independent schools generally have stronger college placement results than most local Catholic schools.

For context, I’m a Baltimore City resident and a graduate of New York Catholic schools. In my view, the strongest reasons to choose a Catholic high school are if faith-based education is important to your family or if you’re seeking a more affordable private-school option. Many families also choose Catholic schools when they have multiple children.

My daughter attended a well respected Baltimore city Catholic school through lower school, and it was a wonderful experience with strong academic fundamentals and a great community. We chose to move her to an independent school for middle school, and many of her classmates ultimately made the same transition either in middle or in high school.

I also wouldn’t choose a school that requires a long daily commute if comparable options are available closer to home. If transportation is the concern, services such as Kangaroo Coach and other private bus providers serve many Baltimore-area private schools.

Based on what you’ve shared, I would also take a look at Saint Paul’s. Unless your son has specific learning needs that make its programs especially appealing, I would probably prioritize McDonogh or Saint Paul’s over Boys’ Latin.[/quote]

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