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#983 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School

Elementary School

301 GRAND ST, Redwood City, CA 94062

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

245

Student-Teacher

17.6:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

245

Student-Teacher

17.6:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#983 of 1,787

In Redwood City

#2 of 5

public schools

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About Our Lady of Mt Carmel School

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School is a private elementary school in Redwood City, CA. Our Lady of Mt Carmel School serves approximately 245 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of Mt Carmel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #983 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Our Lady of Mt Carmel School compares to 31 public schools serving similar grades in Redwood City, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.6:1

This School

23.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

245

This School

438

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

5.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 13.1% vs 0%

Asian 1.6% vs 0%

Black 1.2% vs 0%

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School Redwood City Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School (this school)	—	245	17.6:1	6.1
McKinley Institute of Technology	0.2 mi	445	20.2:1	6.2
North Star Academy	0.2 mi	527	25.1:1	9.2
Orion Alternative	0.5 mi	461	23.1:1	6.8
Rocketship Redwood City	0.7 mi	314	39.2:1	2.3
Roosevelt Elementary	1.1 mi	453	20.6:1	4.4
Hoover Elementary	1.3 mi	638	18.8:1	5.2
Clifford Elementary	1.3 mi	673	19.8:1	8.0
John F. Kennedy Middle	1.5 mi	751	17.5:1	8.4
Henry Ford Elementary	1.7 mi	458	19.9:1	6.0
Roy Cloud Elementary	1.8 mi	615	19.8:1	8.5
Connect Community Charter	1.8 mi	132	12:1	6.7
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory	1.8 mi	702	19:1	3.8
Taft Elementary	2.4 mi	341	21.3:1	3.7
Canyon Oaks Youth Center	2.7 mi	8	8:1	—
San Mateo County Special Education	3.3 mi	41	6.8:1	4.1
Sandpiper Elementary	3.9 mi	533	24.2:1	7.4
Redwood Shores Elementary	4.3 mi	408	21.5:1	8.0
Margaret J. Kemp	5.7 mi	3	3:1	—
Hillcrest at Youth Services Center	5.8 mi	8	4:1	—
Rocketship Discovery Prep	22.0 mi	401	33.4:1	5.7

Showing 20 of 31 schools. View all schools in Redwood City

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention

C 3.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.6:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,267

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 62%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 245

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 53.5%

Two or More 26.9%

Hispanic 13.1%

Pacific Islander 3.7%

Asian 1.6%

Black 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

301 GRAND ST, Redwood City, CA 94062

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Our Lady of Mt Carmel School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. White Oaks Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby San Carlos), which scores notably higher. Another option is Orion Alternative (rated 6.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, KINDERCOURT ACADEMY (rated 6.5/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby San Carlos), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Redwood City, see our Redwood City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Redeemer Lutheran School Redwood City	0.2 mi	150	—
REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Redwood City	0.2 mi	207	4.7
McKinley Institute of Technology Redwood City	0.2 mi	445	6.2
Sequoia High Redwood City	0.2 mi	1,903	7.8
North Star Academy Redwood City	0.2 mi	527	9.2
Orion Alternative Redwood City	0.5 mi	461	6.8
CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER Redwood City	0.6 mi	52	6.9
Rocketship Redwood City Redwood City	0.7 mi	314	2.3
WINGS LEARNING CENTER Redwood City	0.8 mi	29	—
Redwood High Redwood City	1.0 mi	192	5.6
Roosevelt Elementary Redwood City	1.1 mi	453	4.4
White Oaks Elementary San Carlos	1.1 mi	244	9.3
WEINGARTEN CHILDRENS CENTER Redwood City	1.2 mi	15	—
Weingarten Children's Center Redwood City	1.2 mi	6	—
KUBO MONTESSORI Redwood City	1.3 mi	2	—
KINDERCOURT ACADEMY San Carlos	1.4 mi	45	6.5
John F. Kennedy Middle Redwood City	1.5 mi	751	8.4
St. Pius Elementary Redwood City	1.5 mi	145	—
ST PIUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Redwood City	1.5 mi	234	6.1
Hoover Elementary Redwood City	1.3 mi	638	5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94062 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$233,333

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

Median Rent

$2,885/mo

Population

25,944

College Educated

67.6%

Homeownership

71.3%

Avg Commute

25.8 min

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Median Age

44.4

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Bradford Woodbridge Fundamental Elementary Roseville, CA	307	6.1
Capay Joint Union Elementary Orland, CA	194	6.1
Coliseum Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA	226	6.1
Collegeville Elementary Stockton, CA	151	6.1
GOLDEN HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Brentwood, CA	151	6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Mt Carmel School

What grades does Our Lady of Mt Carmel School serve?

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Mt Carmel School?

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Mt Carmel School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Mt Carmel School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady of Mt Carmel School rank in CA?

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School ranks #983 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Our Lady of Mt Carmel School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Our Lady of Mt Carmel School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of Mt Carmel School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Our Lady of Mt Carmel School a religious school?

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 72 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 73 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 245
Gender Split: 47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 181 days
Setting: Small City
County: San Mateo County
Phone: (650) 366-6127

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