Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Elementary School strives to assist parents in providing quality education, based on Gospel values, for children K-8.
We believe that every child has spiritual, academic, cultural and social needs.
Mt.Carmel provides an environment conducive to integrating Catholic principles into all areas of learning with emphasis on family values, challenges and opportunities for the 21st century.
Our mission is to instill the Gospel message into the daily lives of students through worship and service to others.
To foster the development of self confidence, leadership, initiative, and creativity so that each student can recognize his/her own potential.
To provide a challenging educational curriculum that will enable students to make ethical choices throughout their lives and motivate them to work for peace and justice in the global society.
To develop a sense of competition and fair play through the availability of physical education programs and extra curricular activities.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
237 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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 Mt. Carmel Catholic School Pk-12?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Catholic School Pk-12 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Catholic School Pk-12 is Gabriel Richard Catholic High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Pius School (1.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Pius School
(Catholic)
14141 Pearl St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-6500
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-6500
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students
15600 Trenton Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 285-9697
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 285-9697
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Creative Montessori Center
Montessori School
13249 Pennsylvania Rd
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 225-1891
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 225-1891
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Avg. class size: 16 students
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Alternative School (Catholic)
1590 Riverbank St
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 386-0633
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 386-0633
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Sports: 6
Montessori Center Of Downriver
Montessori School
15575 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 674-3384
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 674-3384
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 76 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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