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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]LMGTFY

Archdiocese of Washington (includes independents like Gonzaga and SJC) - http://adw.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2015_ADWbrochure_nomarks.pdf
Diocese of Arlington - https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/catholicschools/secondary.aspx

Location will be key to your search - not all of these are commutable from Cleveland Park.

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Thanks. I am able to do a Google search. I am more looking for personal experiences, the "vibes" of the different schools, etc.[/quote]

You probably ought to start by understanding more about the different areas of the City and the structure of the Catholic community here in DC. Your assumptions based on your Chicago experience aren't going to work here in Washington.

While the Catholic population in Chicago is a mixed bag of ethnic groups (Irish, Italian, German, etc), here the Irish are the dominant group. And many of them have lived here for several generations. The parishes and the parish schools are different based on the neighborhoods/towns in which they sit. (Our Lady of Mercy in Potomac is different from Holy Redeemer in Kensington) Blessed Sacrament at Chevy Chase Circle serves that area and there are lots of old line Catholic families there.

Stone Ridge and Visitation appeal to the same socio-economic group. But Visitation is more often the darling of the more established families.

Your best bet is to talk to people at whatever Parish you join (if you join one). They'll of course have their favorite and loyalties.

Catholic schools are a big deal here in Washington. You can see that by the sheer number and the range of them. [/quote]

This is not true of PG and therefore not true for Elizabeth Seton (all girls)[/quote]

Who's talking about PG?[/quote]

Bladensburg is right on the DC boarder.  Depending on what the OP is looking for in a school, she might consider Elizabeth Seton.  Sounds though like other schools are a good match for her, but that wasn't clear when she made her post.  Elizabeth Seton is a very diverse school.eli[/quote]

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