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 Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
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 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St Teresa of Calcutta School ![St Teresa of Calcutta School Photo]( "St Teresa of Calcutta School Photo")
(Catholic)
180 Orchard St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kennedy-donovan Center School
Special Education School
19 Hawthorn St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
0.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students
Little People's College
Daycare / Preschool
52 Donald Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 997-9092
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 997-9092
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students
66 Spring St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-3800
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-3800
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
All Saints Catholic School ![All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!]( "All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!")
(Catholic)
115 Illinois Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kennedy-donovan Center School
Special Education School
19 Hawthorn St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
0.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students
Meeting Street/the Schwartz Center
Special Education School
1 Posa Pl
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Bishop Stang High School ![Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.]( "Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.")
(Catholic)
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
764 Hathaway Road
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-7944
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-7944
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
246 Front Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
10.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 72 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St Teresa of Calcutta School ![St Teresa of Calcutta School Photo]( "St Teresa of Calcutta School Photo")
(Catholic)
180 Orchard St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kennedy-donovan Center School
Special Education School
19 Hawthorn St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
0.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students
66 Spring St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-3800
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-3800
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
All Saints Catholic School ![All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!]( "All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!")
(Catholic)
115 Illinois Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Holy Name School ![Holy Family Holy Name School Photo - Grade 3 classroom]( "Holy Family Holy Name School Photo - Grade 3 classroom")
(Catholic)
91 Summer St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-3547
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-3547
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St Teresa of Calcutta School ![St Teresa of Calcutta School Photo]( "St Teresa of Calcutta School Photo")
(Catholic)
180 Orchard St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little People's College
Daycare / Preschool
52 Donald Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 997-9092
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 997-9092
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students
All Saints Catholic School ![All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!]( "All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!")
(Catholic)
115 Illinois Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Holy Name School ![Holy Family Holy Name School Photo - Grade 3 classroom]( "Holy Family Holy Name School Photo - Grade 3 classroom")
(Catholic)
91 Summer St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-3547
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-3547
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Early Learning Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
322 Maxfield Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-3774
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-3774
1.5 miles
Gr: NS | 84 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Chilmark Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 State Road
Chilmark, MA 02535
(508) 645-2562
Chilmark, MA 02535
(508) 645-2562
9403 miles
Gr: K-5 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
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55 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1493
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1493
9403.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Aquidneck School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Reservoir Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
9403.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
9403.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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