Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel School in Methuen, MA offers co–educational Catholic education for kindergarten through eighth grade in an urban community.
The school enrolls 181 students and employs 11 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 16:1.
Approximately 15% of the student population identifies as students of color, reflecting some racial diversity.
The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and provides education grounded in the Catholic tradition.
Carmel School is one of several private PK–8 options in Methuen, located near other parochial schools such as St. Monica School and The Islamic Academy for Peace.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
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 School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel School is Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Monica School (0.2 miles away)
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St. Monica School
(Catholic)
212 Lawrence St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
(Catholic)
203 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15
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Daycare / Preschool
26 Pleasant Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8414
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8414
0.4 miles
Gr: PK | 120 students Avg. class size: 20 students
The Islamic Academy For Peace
(Islamic)
125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 student Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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