Our Stories

Collective experiences shared among the Mary of Nazareth School community are what make ours an outstanding environment for children to learn and grow.

Here’s what our families want you to know about our school:

Mary of Nazareth School is one of a kind. The teachers are outstanding, responsive and caring, and led by a highly committed Principal and Vice Principal. My kids always talk excitedly about their teachers and how much fun they had at school. We could not ask for a better environment for our kids, which fosters creativity, instills values, and offers tailored curricula. Choosing the right environment for our most precious ones was a heavy decision for us - Mary of Nazareth no only matched our expectations; it indeed surpassed them. Kudos to Mary of Nazareth.."

Our family decided to attend Mary of Nazareth after considering several educational options for our daughters. We were drawn to the school by the amazing facilities, the knowledgeable teachers, and the friendly staff. We also wanted our children to learn, understand, and embrace the tenets of the Catholic faith, which the school and its community deliver on each day. In fact, the community is the reason we so strongly embrace and enjoy Mary of Nazareth, as it reminds us of the community of our childhood: where we knew everyone, we played together, everyone looked out for everyone else, we celebrated the joyous times together, and of course lifted up and supported each other during the sorrowful moments. We experience that same community now at Mary of Nazareth Catholic School."

Our family is so thankful for Mary of Nazareth School and its role in our daughter's life. Having just finished kindergarten, she has been accepted for who she is and feels like a valued member of the Mary of Nazareth community as a whole. She is surrounded by teachers who excel at teaching academically but also lead by example - being kind, respectful, and always trying their best. The Mary of Nazareth students and families have been so welcoming and helpful to us as a new family at the school. We are confident that the lessons she learns in the coming years at Mary of Nazareth School will help her be a good student and a compassionate person. It is a special place full of special people."

Enrolling our children at Mary of Nazareth was the best decision our family has ever made because we are part of the most close knit, supportive, and friendly community. Our boys have made amazing friends, have been challenged in the classroom, and have been lead closer to God and their Catholic faith. Whether it's the small reading and math groups individualizing instruction for our children, the plethora of specials such as art, music, PE, computers, and library, or even the opportunity for our boys to play CYO sports with their peers while continuing to build those relationships outside the classroom, MoN has it all. We feel truly blessed to belong to this school and community."

We have been so blessed to be part of the Mary of Nazareth family for 18 years. Our four children have been fortunate to experience the love, compassion and academic excellence offered by the talented teachers, staff and administration of this wonderful school."

Dicen que las cosas no pasan por simple casualidad, y de esa manera fue como descubrimos Mary of Nazareth School; podríamos decir que haber descubierto el colegio fue como un mensaje del cielo al que le estamos agradecidos. Han pasado 12 años de nuestras vidas tanto de mis hijos como la de mi esposo y la mía donde hemos tenido vivencias únicas, momentos llenos de valores, experiencias increíbles y lo que es mas importante una excelente educacion catolica por parte de quienes conforman una entidad educativa tan valorable como lo es Mary of Nazareth. Comenzando por la cabeza que es el director Michael Friel, sus asistentes tan eficaces, sus profesores calificados, su personal administrativo totalmente capacitado crean un habiente no solo profesional, positivo pero también muy familiar. El colegio tiene muy buenas instalaciones, campos grandes para pasear, gimnasio, salón de STREAM, capilla; en fin Mary of Nazareth para nuestra familia ha sido una bendicion y el mejor regalo de Dios."

Nuestra familia ha sido muy bendecida al ser parte de la comunidad de Mary of Nazareth durante los últimos 15 años.  Para nosotros MON es un colegio como ningún otro.  La educación es de alto nivel y rigurosa ayudando a crear una base académica fuerte para nuestros hijos. Mary of Nazareth cuenta con un currículo de enseñanza católica auténtico y un ambiente cristiano donde nuestros hijos pueden crecer en amor a Dios y al prójimo.  Como padres sabemos que MON nos ha respaldado en la crianza de nuestros hijos en un mundo donde la fé y los valores cristianos no son fáciles de transmitir. Por esto y muchas otras razones estamos inmensamente agradecidos con Dios y con Mary of Nazareth School."

After choosing to send our 3 children to MoN, we instantly were connected to the community and spirit that MoN embodies. Our family was instantly welcomed by all and our children flourished through the guidance, structure, and support. Each day, our children are excited to go to school, while making life long friendships and memories."

We love sending our children to Mary of Nazareth every day because the school creates a wonderful environment for our children to learn and grow. Not only do they receive an exceptional academic education but an excellent all around foundation that prepares them for the future. Both are very blessed to have great teachers who are positive, kind and caring with a true desire to see our children do their best and become loving and respectful people. Our children are very happy and thriving at MoN. Learning has become a JOY and they look forward to go to school every day."

As parents of 4 sons at Mary of Nazareth School (1 currently and 3 graduates), we love that boys can be boys at MoN and are expected to be gentlemen, too. We love that the environment is nurturing but disciplined with a healthy dose of fun. MoN has been an integral part of our family for the past 11 years. We are looking forward to 5 more great years!"

Enrolling our three boys at Mary of Nazareth School was the best decision we made because it gave them a great foundation academically, spiritually, and athletically to build upon. Over the ten years we’ve been at the school, our boys have grown into well-rounded young men and have formed friendships that last beyond their time at Mary of Nazareth. They’ve had incredible opportunities to grow and learn in ways that public schools do not offer. Higher level academics and competitive athletics in a variety of sports, all done in a spiritual environment, are just a few of the opportunities provided to our boys."

We believe that sending our children to Mary of Nazareth was the best decision we ever made. We were asked many times why we did not send them to public school since Montgomery County has the best schools in the nation and we would say because Mary of Nazareth gives our children more than an education. My children feel safe and protected when they are at school. The teachers truly love my children and take care of them like we would. They teach them to take pride in their work, their appearance and their relationship with others and God. They reward them for kindness, enthusiasm, sportsmanship and leadership. They are my “village” and I could not be prouder to say that my children go to Mary of Nazareth."