Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School

Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School serves 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher of Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
256 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Crusaders
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School often compared to?
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School is often viewed alongside schools like Unity Christian School, Marion Adventist School by visitors of our site.
What is Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School's ranking?
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,982 for elementary schools and $15,778 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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