Our Lady of Confidence Day School is an Archdiocesan school founded is 1954 for children with Down Syndrome or cognitive impairment due to other factors.
Our Lady of Confidence provides a caring environment which is teacher facilitated and child centered.
The mission of our school is to foster the complete development of mentally challenged students to their highest potential: spiritually, intellectually and emotionally.
Our program is rooted in Gospel love while embracing the value of life.
We are committed to the development of the whole child as we prepare them for the path to independence.
Our Lady of Confidence has two sites to provide an age appropriate integrated education.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Confidence?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Confidence is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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