Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 16:11     Subject: What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Interesting that your selected top three are all boys schools. And for what it is worth, The Heights wouldn’t belong on that list.

Stone Ridge is a contender, and it is all girls.



But to be fair, that depends upon what the parents are looking for. I know parents who MOVED to this area precisely because of the Heights (which, yes, DS attended, so I know all of the ins and outs). But by all means continue your bigoted tirade


The OP was asking specifically for "Big 3" comparisons which I take to mean prestige and selectivity. I don't think The Heights is a Catholic equivalent, which isn't bigoted. I would say Gonzaga, Visi, Prep, Stoneridge. That's it. That's where rich, well-connected Catholics send their kids in this area. None of those other schools are in the same category, and that's not to say they are not great schools.


Yes, all true, but an early PP mentioned the Heights. So all fair in commentary as a result or did you not read the above before posting?
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 16:09     Subject: Re:What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
Anonymous wrote:pls don't associate "big #" with catholic schools. that's not why we send our kids there


Ehh… people send their boys to prep for the prestige and alumni network
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 15:59     Subject: Re:What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
pls don't associate "big #" with catholic schools. that's not why we send our kids there
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 15:46     Subject: Re:What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
Anonymous wrote:This is Niche's official list of the best Catholics

https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-catholic-schools/m/washington-dc-metro-area/

BEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA
#1 St. Anselm's Abbey School

#2 BEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA
Georgetown Preparatory School

#3 BEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart


The question was which Catholics are the Big 3, not which Catholics rank highest though. While I'm sure there is overlap, it's not the same list. There is no prestige in St. Anselm's, though it's obviously a very well regarded school.
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 15:12     Subject: Re:What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
This is Niche's official list of the best Catholics

https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-catholic-schools/m/washington-dc-metro-area/

BEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA
#1 St. Anselm's Abbey School

#2 BEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA
Georgetown Preparatory School

#3 BEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 14:51     Subject: What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Interesting that your selected top three are all boys schools. And for what it is worth, The Heights wouldn’t belong on that list.

Stone Ridge is a contender, and it is all girls.



But to be fair, that depends upon what the parents are looking for. I know parents who MOVED to this area precisely because of the Heights (which, yes, DS attended, so I know all of the ins and outs). But by all means continue your bigoted tirade


The OP was asking specifically for "Big 3" comparisons which I take to mean prestige and selectivity. I don't think The Heights is a Catholic equivalent, which isn't bigoted. I would say Gonzaga, Visi, Prep, Stoneridge. That's it. That's where rich, well-connected Catholics send their kids in this area. None of those other schools are in the same category, and that's not to say they are not great schools.
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 14:43     Subject: What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
Anonymous wrote:Interesting that your selected top three are all boys schools. And for what it is worth, The Heights wouldn’t belong on that list.

Stone Ridge is a contender, and it is all girls.



But to be fair, that depends upon what the parents are looking for. I know parents who MOVED to this area precisely because of the Heights (which, yes, DS attended, so I know all of the ins and outs). But by all means continue your bigoted tirade
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 14:32     Subject: What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
Anonymous wrote:The Heights? St. Anslems? This is a weird list


OP states that its for catholic schools only.
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 13:47     Subject: What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
Stoneridge, Gonzaga, Georgetown Prep, St. Johns
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 13:42     Subject: What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
Try again, OP.
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 13:36     Subject: What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
Anonymous wrote:What are the DC Area's "Big 3" Catholic Schools?

I've been told
1)Georgetown Prep
2) The Heights
3) St. Anslem's Abbey
Others:

Georgetown Visitation, Good Counsel, St. John's College, Bishop, Connelly School of the Holy Child


Definitely NOT the Heights. You must be a parent there.
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 13:15     Subject: What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
The Heights? St. Anslems? This is a weird list
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 13:10     Subject: What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
Anonymous wrote:What are the DC Area's "Big 3" Catholic Schools?

I've been told
1)Georgetown Prep
2) The Heights
3) St. Anslem's Abbey
Others:

Georgetown Visitation, Good Counsel, St. John's College, Bishop, Connelly School of the Holy Child


Whaaat? You are just trying to stir up trouble here. Also Gonzaga and Seton...
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 12:52     Subject: What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
Interesting that your selected top three are all boys schools. And for what it is worth, The Heights wouldn’t belong on that list.

Stone Ridge is a contender, and it is all girls.
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2022 12:46     Subject: What are the Greater DC "Big 3" Catholic Schools?
What are the DC Area's "Big 3" Catholic Schools?

I've been told
1)Georgetown Prep
2) The Heights
3) St. Anslem's Abbey
Others:

Georgetown Visitation, Good Counsel, St. John's College, Bishop, Connelly School of the Holy Child