Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 09:07     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
Anonymous wrote:Our DD is very happy at Seton.


Our DD is also very happy at Seton. In fact, we chose it because everyone we know who have or had girls there spoke highly of it.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 08:22     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Parochial schools are almost always k-8. There are a number of Catholic high schools in the area though. Some are independent and others are supported by the Archdiocese.

The Academy of the Holy Cross in Kensington and Stone Ridge in Bethesda are two other all girls Catholic high schools in the area.

Our Lady of Good Counsel in Olney is an another co-ed Catholic high school.

Unfortunately I don’t know anything about Elizabeth Seaton.

OP is apparently using “parochial” incorrectly to mean generically “Catholic,” suggesting the family isn’t Catholic themselves, or they would know the difference. In which case, OP, you have the right idea to apply fairly broadly. Most of the Catholic HS have 10-20% non-Catholic students, but Catholic families typically will have a boost in admissions.


I am Catholic but sent my kids to public for k-8 and then SJC.

I don’t really know or care the difference between Parochial or Catholic, and I would bet 50%+ of all Catholics don’t know or care either.

Btw, SJC is probably like 35% non-Catholic.


You would be more likely to know and appreciate the difference if your kids had gone to a parochial k-8 where the parish subsidized your kids’ education.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 07:51     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Parochial schools are almost always k-8. There are a number of Catholic high schools in the area though. Some are independent and others are supported by the Archdiocese.

The Academy of the Holy Cross in Kensington and Stone Ridge in Bethesda are two other all girls Catholic high schools in the area.

Our Lady of Good Counsel in Olney is an another co-ed Catholic high school.

Unfortunately I don’t know anything about Elizabeth Seaton.

OP is apparently using “parochial” incorrectly to mean generically “Catholic,” suggesting the family isn’t Catholic themselves, or they would know the difference. In which case, OP, you have the right idea to apply fairly broadly. Most of the Catholic HS have 10-20% non-Catholic students, but Catholic families typically will have a boost in admissions.


I am Catholic but sent my kids to public for k-8 and then SJC.

I don’t really know or care the difference between Parochial or Catholic, and I would bet 50%+ of all Catholics don’t know or care either.

Btw, SJC is probably like 35% non-Catholic.
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2025 21:16     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
Our DD is very happy at Seton.
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2025 19:57     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have not heard very good things about Elizabeth Seton but mostly it's from people who felt that the religious aspect of the school wasn't strong enough, so I guess that is to some extent a personal preference.

Depending on where you live, I'd also look at Mount de Sales which I have heard only good things about, but it's a hike from DC. Maybe Pallotti? I have heard more mixed things there but I think in general people seem to like it.

Pallotti Seems to have discipline issues. Besides the affordable tuition there is not much going for the school.


That place is more of a last resort....your kid didn't get into any other school or if your public school is worse. OLGCHS and SJC are definitely better. DS attended a feeder to Palotti, but we left for public school before middle school as he wanted a larger peer group. He was academically prepared(testing into advanced classes), but the peers going to Palotti aren't ones necessarily seeking a rigorous environment.
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2025 17:39     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
Anonymous wrote:I have not heard very good things about Elizabeth Seton but mostly it's from people who felt that the religious aspect of the school wasn't strong enough, so I guess that is to some extent a personal preference.

Depending on where you live, I'd also look at Mount de Sales which I have heard only good things about, but it's a hike from DC. Maybe Pallotti? I have heard more mixed things there but I think in general people seem to like it.

Pallotti Seems to have discipline issues. Besides the affordable tuition there is not much going for the school.
Anonymous
Post 11/11/2025 08:34     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
Holy Cross, Holy Child, Stone Ridge
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 20:02     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
Where are you located? Ireton has gotten competitive for non-Catholics. O’Connell is a bit easier to get into. Obviously this only applies if you’re open to schools in NoVA.
Anonymous
Post 11/08/2025 19:39     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
I have not heard very good things about Elizabeth Seton but mostly it's from people who felt that the religious aspect of the school wasn't strong enough, so I guess that is to some extent a personal preference.

Depending on where you live, I'd also look at Mount de Sales which I have heard only good things about, but it's a hike from DC. Maybe Pallotti? I have heard more mixed things there but I think in general people seem to like it.
Anonymous
Post 11/08/2025 09:19     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
Apologies, I am not Catholic (spouse is) for using the wrong terminology and appreciate the correction. Yes, Catholic HS.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 18:50     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
Where do you live? I'm assuming in MD?
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 18:33     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
Agree with Holy Child and Stone Ridge and also Good Counsel (co-ed) as options.There is also Holy Child.

Good luck!
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 18:27     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
Anonymous wrote:Parochial schools are almost always k-8. There are a number of Catholic high schools in the area though. Some are independent and others are supported by the Archdiocese.

The Academy of the Holy Cross in Kensington and Stone Ridge in Bethesda are two other all girls Catholic high schools in the area.

Our Lady of Good Counsel in Olney is an another co-ed Catholic high school.

Unfortunately I don’t know anything about Elizabeth Seaton.

OP is apparently using “parochial” incorrectly to mean generically “Catholic,” suggesting the family isn’t Catholic themselves, or they would know the difference. In which case, OP, you have the right idea to apply fairly broadly. Most of the Catholic HS have 10-20% non-Catholic students, but Catholic families typically will have a boost in admissions.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 17:32     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
Parochial schools are almost always k-8. There are a number of Catholic high schools in the area though. Some are independent and others are supported by the Archdiocese.

The Academy of the Holy Cross in Kensington and Stone Ridge in Bethesda are two other all girls Catholic high schools in the area.

Our Lady of Good Counsel in Olney is an another co-ed Catholic high school.

Unfortunately I don’t know anything about Elizabeth Seaton.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 10:32     Subject: Parochial Schools DMV for girls (or co-ed)
Hi,

We are starting to look at HS options for our DD. We like SJC and Visi but are looking for 1-2 more options given how competitive admissions are. Has anyone had experience with Elizabeth Seaton in Hyattsville? Any other schools we should look at? Thanks!