Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School
Tel:
(215) 247-1060
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.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 242 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 242 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 41% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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.
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