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Student Body

Total Students

269 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

Flag FootballSoccer

Volleyball

School Notes

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has served the parish community since 1933.
We welcome students entering Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.
Our school has been staffed by the Benedictine nuns and since 1966 by the Sisters Servants of the Blessed Sacrament and dedicated lay teachers.
School families, parishioners, and friends have worked together to maintain OLMCS as one of the finest elementary schools in the Diocese of San Diego.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a child centered Christian community in which each member is encouraged to acquire knowledge, skills, and values in order to serve God, family, and society.
The administration and staff, in partnership with the parents who are the primary educators of their children, are committed to assisting students in developing their full potential through a program that stimulates spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical development; in an atmosphere of faith, love, and community.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, through a dedicated faculty, staff, and parent community, strives to create an atmosphere of faith, love, and respect, which fosters learning and enables students to make right choices and meaningful contributions to society.

School Motto: Blessed be God!
School Mascot: Knight

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel offer?

Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel offers 3 interscholastic sports: Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel's ranking?

Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel?

The application deadline for Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 3/16/2017

Excellent school. High academic achievement, wonderful programs integrated into the curriculum like computers/ high tech, music, drama, sports and religion. Staff is wonderful children are treated in a very caring and warm manner, wonderful environment. This school is a great family atmosphere. Children enjoy going to school everyday.

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