Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 226 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School
Pre-K	32
Kind	26
1	23
2	24
3	15
4	20
5	23
6	14
7	24
8	25

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015

Student Body

Total Students

226 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

53%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Our Mother of Consolation, a Catholic elementary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was founded in 1862.
In 1881, the doors at the present location, 17 E. Chestnut Hill Avenue, were opened.
The school is staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph and lay faculty.
Our Mother of Consolation serves the educational needs of children from pre-kindergarten through grade eight.
Our average class size is 23 students.
OMC carries a rich tradition of education to many fourth and fifth generation families attending the School.
OMC School exists to promote spiritual and academic growth in a Catholic Christian environment.
The triad of church, school, and home act co-educationally to provide a positive, faith-filled educational environment.
Our teachers provide a setting motivated by love of learning.
We promote relationships based on respect and dignity.
OMC School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Our Mother of Consolation, a Catholic elementary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was founded in 1862. In 1881, the doors at the present location, 17 E. Chestnut Hill Avenue, were opened. The school is staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph and lay faculty. Our Mother of Consolation serves the educational needs of children from pre-kindergarten through grade eight. Our average class size is 23 students. OMC carries a rich tradition of education to many fourth and fifth generation families attending the School. OMC School exists to promote spiritual and academic growth in a Catholic Christian environment. The triad of church, school, and home act co-educationally to provide a positive, faith-filled educational environment. Our teachers provide a setting motivated by love of learning. We promote relationships based on respect and dignity. OMC School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Peter Finn Amuso, Neumann Scholar Award Winner -
- Katie Boyle, OMC Class of 2008 and Mount Saint Joseph’s Academy Class of 2012 -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School famous alumni include: Peter Finn Amuso, Neumann Scholar Award Winner and Katie Boyle, OMC Class of 2008 and Mount Saint Joseph’s Academy Class of 2012.

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Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School is located in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 4 other private schools located in Chestnut Hill.

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