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[quote=Anonymous]Those researching Catholic schools might be interested in picking up a copy of the Parish Times newspaper, the one that came out last week.  It has information on the 8th grade classes and their high school choices.  As far as I know it is the best exmissions data one can get for the Catholic elementary schools.

Here's my take on some of the schools the original poster mentioned--

By reputation, I think Mercy is probably the best.   
de Chantal is likely the best value - best Catholic education for the dollar (especially if you have multiple children in the school, in which case you benefit from generous tuition discounts)
Blessed Sacrament has a wonderful community and as noted it is not impossible to get into.  (In recent years it has been very difficult - they give priority to parishioners living in parish boundaries and the boundaries are a very tight area in Chevy Chase) 
Holy Redeemer has a strong community and is a solid school but I understand it is dealing with attrition to the wonderful public elementary school in the area.  Holy Redeemer is now opening a pre-k to boost enrollment.
St. Bart's has a strong program.

If you decide to cross the river, St. Catherine of Sienna is intriguing.  They have a Montessori program (which I think is the only Catholic parish to have one).  [/quote]

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