Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Newport News, VA
52 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA 23601
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Newport News since at least 2011
In Newport News, Virginia, Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 342 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 342
- Teachers
- 27.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 181 girls, 161 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Richmond
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 59 Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Lady of Mount Carmel whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Our Lady of Mount Carmel
What grades does Our Lady of Mount Carmel serve?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Our Lady of Mount Carmel?
About 342 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Our Lady of Mount Carmel?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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