Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Tempe, AZ
2117 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Tempe
- Serving families in Tempe since at least 2011
In Tempe, Arizona, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 448 students attend, with roughly 24 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Phoenix. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 448
- Teachers
- 19 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 23.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 208 girls, 240 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Phoenix
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
- Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
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 Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Lady of Mount Carmel School whether it takes part.
- Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) · Education savings account
- School tuition organization (STO) 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 School
What grades does Our Lady of Mount Carmel School serve?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Our Lady of Mount Carmel School?
About 448 students, with 24 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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