OLM PREP
- A private, independent school (A Non-diocesan school) that values excellence in educating the whole child- mind, body and spirit.
- We have small class sizes that places the focus on individual student learning.
- Our school community is warm, supportive and based on a positive school climate.
- We pride ourselves in a positive school culture where students are excited to come to school and teachers thoroughly love teaching!
- We celebrate excellence in all that we do here at OLM Prep.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 127 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,350
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
OLM PREP places among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Learning Programs Supported | Dsylexia, learning differences of struggling students |
Year Founded | 1954 |
Student Body
Total Students | 127 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 2% State avg.: 25% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 99% |
Average Class Size | 12 students |
Classroom Dress Code | Casual (OLM Prep school uniform) |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,350 |
Tuition Notes | Flexible terms to pay over 10 months. |
% on Financial Aid | 10% |
Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,500 |
Acceptance Rate | 99% National avg.: 85% |
Admissions Director | Admission Team |
Admissions Associate | Office Staff |
Endowment Size | $1 million |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 14 sports |
Sports | Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Intramural Sports Only, Sailing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and FieldBallet, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Intramural Sports Only, Sailing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 7 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, First Lego League Robotics Team, Sewing Club Arts and Music Programs: Dance and Arts, Drama productions, Theatre Recreational Athletic Programs: Cougar Clinics |
School Notes
- OLM Prep`s Mission is to nurture children into kind, thoughtful, and creative innovators, who have a thirst for knowledge and can synthesize their learning to become our future leaders. Our curriculum is innovative and delivers outstanding results for each and every student.
- Our class sizes allow our highly qualified teachers to teach to individual needs of every child. We provide educational services to all students encouraging their unlimited potential educationally, socially and personally. We excel at happiness for each child and our teachers are certified educators with Master Degrees in their discipline.
- Each and every day provides the opportunity for personal and educational growth that far exceeds family expectations.
- We love our students and it shows!
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