Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MD School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,289 students
Yearly Tuition: $34,710
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 11
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School Rankings

Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School
9	357
10	311
11	352
12	269

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Grade 9 largest at 357 and Grade 12 has the fewest students at 269, showing a 88-student gap within the school.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Documented Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1958

Last Day of School

Tue. Jun 1, 2027

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1993, 2002

Campus Size

51 acres

Student Body

Total Students

1,289 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

49%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

105 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools (XBSS)
International Baccalaureate World School (IB)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 11

Yearly Tuition Cost

$34,710

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Tuition Notes

Includes daily lunch and fees for most books.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Maria Nichols

Admissions Associate

Katie Silk

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

20 sports

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BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter TrackWrestling

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Colors

Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Falcons

School Notes

At Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, we believe the loving, good person - even alone - can make a difference in today's world. Through a comprehensive approach to learning, Good Counsel High School educates the whole person. We inspire our students to excel, serve and love.
Within our halls, students will find not only top-notch academics, but also a broad range of athletics, arts, and service opportunities.
As a Xaverian Catholic learning community, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is committed to preparing students with diverse learning abilities for the challenges of life by providing programs and activities that advance academic excellence and service to others; foster spiritual, emotional, and social growth; promote inclusion of all community members; and embody the Xaverian values of humility, trust, zeal, compassion, and simplicity upon which the school is founded.

At Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, we believe the loving, good person - even alone - can make a difference in today's world. Through a comprehensive approach to learning, Good Counsel High School educates the whole person. We inspire our students to excel, serve and love.
Within our halls, students will find not only top-notch academics, but also a broad range of athletics, arts, and service opportunities.
As a Xaverian Catholic learning community, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is committed to preparing students with diverse learning abilities for the challenges of life by providing programs and activities that advance academic excellence and service to others; foster spiritual, emotional, and social growth; promote inclusion of all community members; and embody the Xaverian values of humility, trust, zeal, compassion, and simplicity upon which the school is founded.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School cost?

Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School's tuition is approximately $34,710 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School?

The acceptance rate of Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School offer?

Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for most sports offered.

What is Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School's ranking?

Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School?

The application deadline for Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School is Dec. 11.

School Calendar

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Last Day of the Calendar Year to Give

December 31, 2026 (Thursday)

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (school closed)

January 18, 2027 (Monday)

Presidents' Day (school closed)

February 15, 2027 (Monday)

Seniors Last Day of Classes

May 07, 2027 (Friday)

School Closed

May 28, 2027 (Friday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, MD is $24,224 for elementary schools and $31,984 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, MD is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).