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Our Lady Of Sorrows School

5.00 (2 reviews)
1100 Gumwood Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
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Tel: (956) 686-3651
www.olsschool.org
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Founded in 1946, Our Lady of Sorrows School is located in the heart of McAllen, Texas near the Texas-Mexico border.
Continuing its tradition of "excellence in education," the school instills in the children who enroll, Catholic values, a strong academic preparation, critical thinking skills, and inculcates active social service responsibility.
Our faculty provides strong support to students allowing them to take risks, assume responsibility for their learning, and to seek intellectual challenges.
We, the faith community of OLSS, have as our primary mission to ensure a Christian environment where each child may excel spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,500
  • Average class size: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Our Lady Of Sorrows School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
Least expensive tuition
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color
Student Body
Largest student body
School History
Oldest founding date

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1946
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2006

Student Body

Total Students
428 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Our Lady Of Sorrows School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
28 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
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Tuition Notes
Tuition for Kinder program is $4800. Two annual required fundraisers per family as outlined in the tuition commitment contract.
% on Financial Aid
8%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,120

Sports

Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Choir, Jr. Technology Club, Legion of Mary, National Junior Honor Society, Spanish Club, Student Council, Worship Committee
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Our Lady Of Sorrows School cost?
Our Lady Of Sorrows School's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.
What sports does Our Lady Of Sorrows School offer?
Our Lady Of Sorrows School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Our Lady Of Sorrows School's ranking?
Our Lady Of Sorrows School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Sorrows School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Sorrows School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).