Our Lady Of Mount Carmel school
Tel:
(215) 348-5907
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a Blue Ribbon Catholic elementary school proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ, our foundation and inspiration.
- In partnership with families, students learn about the person of Jesus, worship as members of the Church community and offer service to the less fortunate.
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel seeks to educate the whole child through its strong academic program and to enrich the total person through co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
- We strive to provide a quality education that empowers students to lead and serve in our diverse, global society. .
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 299 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel school places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Year Founded | 1876 |
Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2018 |
Student Body
Total Students | 299 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Average Class Size | 18 students |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
% on Financial Aid | 12% |
Admissions Director | Mrs. Dawn Parker, Priniciapl |
School Notes
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel is an exemplary high performing school whose Terra Nova test scores rank among the top ten percent of the nation as designated by the United States Department of Education. In fact, our Terra Nova scores continue to exceed the scores of other Bucks County Catholic Schools in Reading, Math, Language, and total test scores in the most current administration.
- A Profile of Our Graduates: Upon successful completion of our educational program, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School students will:
- Morally:
- *Demonstrate integrity, exemplify morality, and show respect for others.
- *Accept the correlation between actions and consequences.
- *Understand the call to serve others selflessly.
- Spiritually:
- *Live and practice the Catholic Christian faith.
- *Consider Catholic virtues during the decision-making process.
- *Express Catholic beliefs, values, and convictions clearly.
- Intellectually:
- *Develop proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English and Spanish. *Think critically, creatively and independently.
- *Successfully and ethically utilize technology as a means for locating, analyzing, and presenting information.
- *Exhibit competency with mathematical computations and problemsolving applications. *Understand and apply the principles of scientific inquiry and exploration.
- Socially:
- *Exercise leadership in religious, civic, personal, and professional activities.
- *Respect economic, ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity.
- *Exemplify a positive sense of self and choose healthy lifestyles.
- *Demonstrate integrity, responsibility, and courtesy for themselves and others in our multicultural world.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school and elementary school to Our Lady Of Mount Carmel school is ATG (4.5 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Montessori Development Center (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Doylestown Grades: PK-K | 30 students
0.2 miles
84 East Oakland Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 794-0162 0.2 PK-K
30 - DoylestownBuilding Blocks Learning CenterDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 132 students
0.3 miles
125 Mechanics St
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-0929 0.3 PK-K
132 - Doylestown Grades: NS-K
0.5 miles
100 Farm Lane
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-4121 0.5 NS-K
n/a - DoylestownChildren's Village At Doylestown HospitalAlternative SchoolGrades: PK-K | 113 students
0.7 miles
595 W State St
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-2678 0.7 PK-K
113 - DoylestownTemple JudeaDaycare / Preschool (Jewish)Grades: PK-K | 51 students
0.7 miles
300 E Swamp Rd
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-5022 0.7 PK-K
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