Below Average

#359 of 478 private schools in IN

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School

Elementary School

14596 OAK RIDGE RD, Carmel, IN 46032

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

624

Student-Teacher

23.1:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

624

Student-Teacher

23.1:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#359 of 478

In Carmel

#5 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 Carmel, IN. Our Lady of Mt Carmel School serves approximately 624 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of Mt Carmel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #359 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for Our Lady of Mt Carmel School show 82% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares1.7 pts below IN schools

4.9

This school 4.9 · Below Average
IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School runs 23.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Our Lady of Mt Carmel School compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Carmel, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.1:1

This School

20.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

624

This School

721

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.9

This School

8.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 97.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.9% vs 0%

Black 0.8% vs 0%

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School Carmel Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School (this school)	—	624	23.1:1	4.9
Smoky Row Elementary School	1.6 mi	659	16.9:1	9.2
Carmel Middle School	1.7 mi	1,070	14.5:1	8.0
Carmel Elementary School	2.2 mi	682	14.8:1	9.0
Clay Center Elementary School	2.9 mi	689	14.4:1	9.7
Indiana Agriculture and Technology	3.0 mi	373	93.2:1	4.4
Mohawk Trails Elementary School	3.1 mi	556	13.2:1	9.0
Options Westfield	3.9 mi	252	12.6:1	4.8
Clay Middle School	3.9 mi	1,395	17.4:1	8.2
Woodbrook Elementary School	4.0 mi	618	14:1	9.3
Cherry Tree Elementary School	4.0 mi	711	16.2:1	9.0
West Clay Elementary School	4.1 mi	612	16.5:1	9.5
Forest Dale Elementary School	4.3 mi	653	14.2:1	9.1
Creekside Middle School	4.3 mi	1,394	17.9:1	8.9
College Wood Elementary School	4.4 mi	635	17.2:1	8.5
Towne Meadow Elementary School	4.7 mi	537	14.5:1	9.3
Prairie Trace Elementary School	5.4 mi	705	16.4:1	9.3

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 IN.

Classroom Attention

C- 2.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 23.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7.3 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,314

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 5%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 6.1 / 10

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Enrollment 624

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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 IN

Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 82.2% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

42.1% (2025 ILEARN)

ELA Proficiency 80.2% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

40.6% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 97.3%

Hispanic 1.9%

Black 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

14596 OAK RIDGE RD, Carmel, IN 46032

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Our Lady of Mt Carmel School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Clay Center Elementary School (rated 9.7/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Smoky Row Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Oak Trace Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Westfield), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Carmel, see our Carmel schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
CARMEL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS Carmel	1.4 mi	10	—
CORAM DEO ACADEMY Carmel	1.6 mi	130	7.7
Carmel Middle School Carmel	1.7 mi	1,070	8.0
Smoky Row Elementary School Carmel	1.6 mi	659	9.2
Oak Trace Elementary School Westfield	2.0 mi	593	9.0
Shamrock Springs Elementary School Westfield	1.9 mi	650	8.3
Carmel High School Carmel	2.0 mi	5,200	9.0
Carmel Elementary School Carmel	2.2 mi	682	9.0
ST MARIA GORETTI SCHOOL Westfield	2.7 mi	438	7.1
HIGHLANDS LATIN SCHOOL Carmel	2.7 mi	166	7.3
UNION BIBLE ACADEMY Westfield	3.0 mi	72	7.6
Clay Center Elementary School Carmel	2.9 mi	689	9.7
Indiana Agriculture and Technology Carmel	3.0 mi	373	4.4
Westfield Intermediate School Westfield	3.3 mi	1,463	8.2
Carey Ridge Elementary School Westfield	2.9 mi	621	9.0
Maple Glen Elementary Westfield	3.2 mi	626	8.7
Westfield Middle School Westfield	3.5 mi	1,464	8.0
PETER RABBIT NURSERY SCHOOL Carmel	3.7 mi	3	—
Mohawk Trails Elementary School Carmel	3.1 mi	556	9.0
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF WESTFIELD Westfield	3.6 mi	89	6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46032 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$123,438

Median Home Value

$464,200

Median Rent

$1,522/mo

Population

51,181

College Educated

75.4%

Homeownership

67%

Avg Commute

24.5 min

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Median Age

39.7

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Meadowlawn Elementary School Monticello, IN	550	4.9
Milan Elementary School Milan, IN	421	4.9
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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 Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Mt Carmel School?

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School has an enrollment of approximately 624 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 23.1:1. 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 IN?

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School ranks #359 of 478 private schools in IN.

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

Our Lady of Mt Carmel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Our Lady of Mt Carmel School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Our Lady of Mt Carmel School has 82% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

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: 10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 54 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 624
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 27
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.3 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Hamilton County
Phone: (317) 846-3475

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