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#236 of 457 private schools in VA

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Elementary School · Newport News, VA

A private elementary school in Newport News, VA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

52 HARPERSVILLE RD, Newport News, VA 23601

  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 VA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index61%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment323
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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 VA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Our Lady of Mount Carmel 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,173/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newport News), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,345

Median home value

$235,600

Median rent

$1,231/mo

College educated

27.6%

Homeownership

56.2%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White56.7%
Hispanic21.1%
Two or More10.8%
Asian9.0%
Black1.2%
Native American0.9%
Pacific Islander0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Deer Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–51.4 mi461Compare →
Riverside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.3PK–51.4 mi496Compare →
Sedgefield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–51.4 mi458Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is listed in Newport News, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a private elementary school in Newport News, VA, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Mount Carmel

What grades does Our Lady of Mount Carmel serve?

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

How many students attend Our Lady of Mount Carmel?

Our Lady of Mount Carmel has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Mount Carmel is 14.3:1. 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 Mount Carmel rank in VA?

Our Lady of Mount Carmel ranks #236 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Our Lady of Mount Carmel's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Mount Carmel has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Mount Carmel a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel a religious school?

Our Lady of Mount Carmel has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
323
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Newport News city
Area population (ZIP 23601)
26,557
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
37.4
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 23601; 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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