Our Lady of Sorrow Academy
Parish school · Grades K–12
Phoenix, AZ
750 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Phoenix
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools nationwide
- Growing: enrollment up 87% since 2019–20
Our Lady of Sorrow Academy is a Catholic parish school in Phoenix, Arizona, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 153 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 87% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Phoenix. The school reports that about 85% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 165 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 153
- Teachers
- 20.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 92 girls, 61 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Phoenix
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 85% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools nationwide (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of Catholic schools nationwide.
- Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Sorrow Academy 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 Sorrow Academy
What grades does Our Lady of Sorrow Academy serve?
Our Lady of Sorrow Academy serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Our Lady of Sorrow Academy?
About 153 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Our Lady of Sorrow Academy?
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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