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#195 of 378 private schools in MD
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School
School · Essex, MD
A private school in Essex, MD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1706 OLD EASTERN AVE, Essex, MD 21221
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 MD.
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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 MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Our Lady of Mt Carmel School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,368
Median home value
$266,800
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Monument SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Greater Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School is listed in Essex, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Lady of Mt Carmel School
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School is a private school in Essex, MD, serving approximately 494 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 378 private schools in MD.
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 12th.
How many students attend Our Lady of Mt Carmel School?
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School has an enrollment of approximately 494 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 14.1:1. 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 MD?
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School ranks #195 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Our Lady of Mt Carmel School's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Phone
- (410) 686-1023
- Area population (ZIP 21221)
- 43,536
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21221; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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