2023 Best School Districts in Clarke County

• Kensington, MD•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  190 reviews

Senior: Going to the Academy of the Holy Cross, I’ve discovered who I am. I loved growing and learning with other young women and sharing different life/culture/ religious experiences with one another. One great memory that I have from Holy Cross is our Holy Cross days! Huge competition between all the grades from 9-12. At the end of the day we all come together as a community and close with a prayer. Even though traditions at Holy Cross do change I hope that everyone’s energy is in the same place! That is something I hope would never change. One thing I would like to see more from Holy Cross are more presentations and celebrations about people cultures. The Academy of the Holy Cross does a good job with celebrating but I hope that there is a little more effort. I love being apart of the celebration and talking about my heritage.... Read 190 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 390

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Bladensburg, MD•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  319 reviews

Freshman: 2021-2022 was my first year as a high schooler and I would say Elizabeth Seton High school made the transition better than I expected! I first learned about the school through a friend's older sibling. I toured the school for the first time. My first impression of the school was great and very welcoming! A few of the then seniors talked to me about the school itself and I almost instantly loved the woman-empowered environment around the school. The idea of an all-girl school at first did not thrill me but now I can definitely say it was a great decision! The school offers many inclusive clubs and sports. I joined the soccer team before the school year began and met amazing people. Even if soccer isn't your thing, they also offer basketball, swimming, and many other sports. It's not all sports based though! There is also a robotics club, book club, equestrian club, BSU, theater and so much more. Seton does a great job of being inclusive and the diversity in the school is amazing!... Read 319 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 564

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Potomac, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  85 reviews

Parent: Our daughter has attended the school for four years and will begin her fifth year in 2022/2023. She has excelled under the school's engaging teachers, drive for academic achievement and supportive learning culture. She also enjoys the sports programs, playing for the soccer and basketball teams and running track. Overall, she is lifted by the spirit and substance of St. Andrews and wants to continue until high school graduation.... Read 85 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 707

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1