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:
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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Marion, IL 62959
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(618) 997-1430
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1430
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(618) 932-6988
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Agape Christian High School
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Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-9302
Marion, IL 62959
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Gr: 9-12 | 77 students
Ezra Christian School
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1345 Ezra St
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Gr: K-12 | 37 students
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Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1430
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Gr: PK-5 | 12 students Tuition listed
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West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
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Gr: K-12 | 37 students
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West Frankfort, IL 62896
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8.8 miles
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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10.7 miles
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100 E College St
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(618) 542-3802
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(Seventh Day Adventist)
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(618) 997-1430
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1430
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 12 students Tuition listed
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(618) 937-2017
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2017
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 79 students
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Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
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