2022 Best Places to Live in Valley County

• Takoma Park, MD•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  194 reviews

Senior: Don Bosco has been the school that really brought me into reality. I started my first day as a freshman not knowing anything but going in with confidence. When I met the faculty I told them exactly that they would know my name by heart because I was going to make an impact. Don Bosco had brought the leadership characteristics out of me whether it be academically or through extra-curricular. With rigorous courses and highly developed and trained faculty and staff, they provided courses for me that allowed me to learn and apply it to my life. They ensure their students are also prepared for the real world, having an amazing corporate work study program within the curriculum. This gives an advantage to us students because we are able to build a network beyond just their high school career. The school provides nothing but guaranteed advantage upon future life endeavors.... Read 194 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 387

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Prince George's County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.16 out of 5  295 reviews

Alum: I like the school spirit that attending Gwynn Park offered me. The teachers that I had were great and showed great concern in that I got the best education available. There were many opportunities for different areas of interest. I was enrolled in the Environmental Academy which opened my situational awareness to a different level. It exposed me to so much outside of my area code. I've been afforded the opportunity to compete in competitions outside the state and even received an internship to Nairobi, Kenya. I was given the opportunity to be on the track, soccer and lacrosse teams. My experiences have set the foundation as I continue towards my career goals.... Read 295 reviews

• grade C minus

• Students 1,025

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Alexandria, VA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.41 out of 5  46 reviews

Parent: My son went here, and he loved his four years at the Holy Hill. He was a 3 year varsity football player, and has especially fond memories of playing the game against Woodberry Forest School, every November. It is a great place to send your child!... Read 46 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 464

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1