Voted the BEST Private School in Hampton Roads! Our Lady of Mount Carmel School was founded in 1954 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Tennessee.
Today, OLMC forms bright futures for students in PreK through 8th grade.
Our mission is to unite with family and community to provide a Christ-centered and educationally stimulating environment, where students recognize their God-given gifts and achieve their highest potential.
OLMC School is well known for it academic rigor and strong moral formation.
In 2009, the United States Department of Education awarded Our Lady of Mount Carmel School a National Blue Ribbon for Excellence in Education. OLMC School is fully accredited and offers a strong Catholic atmosphere and a challenging curriculum. Full and part day preschool options are available.
Additionally, OLMC offers before and after school care and bus transportation covering a wide range of territory across Hampton Roads.
In addition to their academic course work, students in PreK through 8th grade participate in weekly specials including Spanish, fine arts instruction, library, music programs, physical education and a computer curriculum.
The school is supported by Dominican Sisters, and offers numerous service projects and weekly Mass.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is pleased to offer small class sizes, and highly educated and experienced teachers. Personal tours are offered daily.
If you would like more information about Our Lady of Mount Carmel School please call 757-596-2754 or email kmckenna@olmc-school.com. Now enrolling!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009
Student Body
Total Students
367 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Financial Aid Available
Application deadline for Aid - March 1st for round 1 and June 1st for round 2
Admissions Director
Kathy McKenna
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Band, Boy Scouts, Choir, Girl Scouts, Lego Robotics, National Junior Honor Society, Sport Stacks
Club or Organization:
Altar Servers, Student Ambassadors Program
School Notes
- School Mascot: Crusaders
- If you would like more information about Our Lady of Mount Carmel School please call (757) 596-2754 ext. 166 and schedule a tour with us!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Our Lady Of Mount Carmel offer?
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Our Lady Of Mount Carmel's ranking?
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Mount Carmel?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Mount Carmel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Our Lady Of Mount Carmel located?
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel is located in the Warwick neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
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School Reviews
5 11/9/2017
Having had three children attend OLMC School and having experienced many other schools due to our military life, I can happily and easily say that OLMC School is by far the very best experience my children and our family has had. OLMC is more than just a school, it is a family and a faith community in which each of us was able to thrive!
5 11/9/2017
A five-star school by any standard of measurement. OLMC provides a superb, faithfully Catholic education and a loving, nurturing environment.
5 10/17/2017
Of all the schools my children have attended as we moved during a military career, OLMC School is without hesitation the very best of them all!
5 1/31/2013
Best school around! My children are learning so much and love going to school each day. They are happy, and their teachers really do care. They are growing up to be incredibly bright, loving, respectful children, and I owe much of it to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School! Highly recommend!
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