Our Lady of Calvary School is a Catholic, parochial, co-educational institution established in 1959 and sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
Our mission is to impart an education which has as its goal the Christian development of each student in body, mind, and spirit in an atmosphere of respect and understanding.
We commit ourselves to foster in each child intellectual curiosity and eagerness toward independent life-long learning.
We endeavor to guide our students to attain the fullness of their personalities in relation to God, themselves, and others in the sacred and secular spheres of their lives.
The curriculum at Our Lady of Calvary integrates religious truths and values with the enrichment of each student's education through varied offerings to develop the whole child.
The basic goal of our curriculum is to improve the learning situation so that our students may grow, learn, and develop to their capacity spiritually, mentally, and socially.
Programs in our school are based on guidelines set up by the Archdiocesan Office.
Teachers follow these guidelines and correlate materials appropriate to the recommended courses of study.
The school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, to all the services and activities of the school, without discrimination, and operates with the goals of self-worth, Christian values, potential, self living by the gospel, and community and service.
OLC School is accredited by the Middle States Association’s Assembly of Elementary Schools, and its pupils score consistently above the national norms.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Learning Support |
| Year Founded | 1958 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 843 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 6% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 24 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Navy blue skort/pants & powder blue golf shirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $2,800 |
| Tuition Notes | 2800, for one student,2900 for two & 3000 for three or more (In-parish) |
| % on Financial Aid | 5% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 |
| Admissions Director | Sister Mildred |
| Admissions Associate | Jeanne Costello |
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Archbishop Ryan High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St Martha Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Lukes Day School & Kindergarten (0.4 miles away)
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PhiladelphiaSt. Lukes Day School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool11080 Knights Road
Philadelphia, PA, 19154
(215)632-8374Daycare / Preschool0.4 mi | 57 students | Gr. NS-PK -
PhiladelphiaArchbishop Ryan High School
(Roman Catholic)11201 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA, 19154
(215)637-1800(Roman Catholic)0.6 mi | 1615 students | Gr. 9-12 -
PhiladelphiaSt Martha Elementary School
(Roman Catholic)11321 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA, 19154
(215)632-0320(Roman Catholic)0.7 mi | 394 students | Gr. PK-8 -
PhiladelphiaChrist The King Elementary School
(Roman Catholic)3205 Chesterfield Rd
Philadelphia, PA, 19114
(215)632-1375(Roman Catholic)0.9 mi | 387 students | Gr. PK-8 -
PhiladelphiaDelta School
Special Education School3380 Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA, 19154
(215)632-5904Special Education School0.9 mi | 50 students | Gr. KG-12
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