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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Bristol, RI

127 State St, Bristol, RI 02809

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Rhode Island

In Bristol, Rhode Island, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 89 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island. The school is part of the Diocese of Providence. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
89
Teachers
11.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8
Boys and girls
Coed · 31 girls, 58 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.
    • Compared with 26 Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.

    Students by survey year

    116’15–16117’17–18100’19–2089’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K24
    K11
    18
    24
    310
    411
    56
    69
    714
    816

    Student body

    White91%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black1%
    Two or more races1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Rhode Island

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Lady of Mt. Carmel whether it takes part.

    More about Rhode Island's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

    What grades does Our Lady of Mt. Carmel serve?

    Our Lady of Mt. Carmel serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Our Lady of Mt. Carmel?

    About 89 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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