About the School
- Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School in New Bedford, MA, serves 135 students in grades PK through 8 in a central city setting.
- The co–ed Catholic school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with a total of 9 teachers on staff.
- The school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
- Approximately 7.7% of the student body represents students of color within this New Bedford Catholic private school.
- Tuition and enrollment data reflect an elementary and middle school option in the New Bedford area with a focus on Catholic education.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School is Kennedy-donovan Center School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St Teresa of Calcutta School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
180 Orchard St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students
Special Education School
19 Hawthorn St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool
52 Donald Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 997-9092
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students
All-boys
66 Spring St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-3800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
115 Illinois Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students
Special Education School
19 Hawthorn St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
1 Posa Pl
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 33
Catholic
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
764 Hathaway Road
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-7944
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 72
246 Front Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
180 Orchard St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students
Special Education School
19 Hawthorn St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students
All-boys
66 Spring St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-3800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
115 Illinois Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
91 Summer St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-3547
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
180 Orchard St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool
52 Donald Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 997-9092
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
115 Illinois Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
91 Summer St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-3547
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS | 84 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
322 Maxfield Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-3774
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
John B Devalles
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Katherine Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
- miles
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
James B Congdon
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Hemlock Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Alfred J Gomes
(Math: 22% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
286 S Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
47 Emery Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Betsey B Winslow
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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