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Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel/st Nicholas Primary School

7 Saint Francis Way Passaic, NJ 07055

Tel: (973) 473-8183

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 138 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 138 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel/st Nicholas Primary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-3

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel/st Nicholas Primary School
Pre-K	39
Kind	19
1	20
2	27
5	21
8	12

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Student Body

Total Students

138 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

28:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School was established in 1879 under the direction of Reverend Theodore McDonald, O Carm, the third pastor.
It was administered by the Sisters of Charity until 1979 and by the Missionary Franciscan Sisters until 2000.
The school now has a secular principal; the sacramental programs are under the direction of Sister Regina Chassar.
From its beginning, the school has had a positive impact on the parish.
Consequently, it has flourished through the years and continues to maintain a stable population with waiting lists for various grades.
Academic Excellence O.L.M.C. meets all New Jersey State Standards.
Students are introduced to new tasks through a variety of activities that guides the sequential development of skills.
Religion is not only taught formally in the classrooms but permeates the entire academic program.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School was established in 1879 under the direction of Reverend Theodore McDonald, O Carm, the third pastor.
It was administered by the Sisters of Charity until 1979 and by the Missionary Franciscan Sisters until 2000.
The school now has a secular principal; the sacramental programs are under the direction of Sister Regina Chassar.
From its beginning, the school has had a positive impact on the parish.
Consequently, it has flourished through the years and continues to maintain a stable population with waiting lists for various grades.
Academic Excellence O.L.M.C. meets all New Jersey State Standards.
Students are introduced to new tasks through a variety of activities that guides the sequential development of skills.
Religion is not only taught formally in the classrooms but permeates the entire academic program.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Passaic County, NJ is $8,475 for elementary schools and $12,780 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Passaic County, NJ is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).