From science and technology – schools are wired for the Internet and have computers in the classrooms – to faith and values, the Catholic school experience gives students the foundation they need to succeed in life. Students also are encouraged to serve their community through school-sponsored service projects. In addition, many of our schools offer before and after care, and pre-school. Parental involvement is valued in our schools. Each school has its own advisory School Board as well as a Home and School Association.

One unique aspect of Catholic schools is that, although part of a larger community of schools, each is very much a neighborhood school. For this reason, each elementary school handles its own registration. While each school’s application process may vary slightly, they all generally include the following steps:

• Contact school for application packet
• Submit registration form with registration fee
• Take placement test at school
• Interview with principal
• Receive letter of admission notification from school

This website has maps with the school locations, information and links to help you get started. We encourage you to begin by contacting your neighborhood Catholic school. Most of our schools currently are accepting applications for the fall. A few may be full, but can assist you in locating another nearby school.

District of Columbia
   Consortium of Catholic Academies
Montgomery County
Prince George’s County
Southern Maryland