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Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel/st Nicholas Primary School

7 Saint Francis Way Passaic, NJ 07055

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel/st Nicholas Primary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel School was established in 1879 under the direction of Reverend Theodore McDonald, O Carm, the third pastor.
  • It was administered by the Sisters of Charity until 1979 and by the Missionary Franciscan Sisters until 2000.
  • The school now has a secular principal; the sacramental programs are under the direction of Sister Regina Chassar.
  • From its beginning, the school has had a positive impact on the parish.
  • Consequently, it has flourished through the years and continues to maintain a stable population with waiting lists for various grades.
  • Academic Excellence O.L.M.C. meets all New Jersey State Standards.
  • Students are introduced to new tasks through a variety of activities that guides the sequential development of skills.
  • Religion is not only taught formally in the classrooms but permeates the entire academic program.
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel School was established in 1879 under the direction of Reverend Theodore McDonald, O Carm, the third pastor.
  • It was administered by the Sisters of Charity until 1979 and by the Missionary Franciscan Sisters until 2000.
  • The school now has a secular principal; the sacramental programs are under the direction of Sister Regina Chassar.
  • From its beginning, the school has had a positive impact on the parish.
  • Consequently, it has flourished through the years and continues to maintain a stable population with waiting lists for various grades.
  • Academic Excellence O.L.M.C. meets all New Jersey State Standards.
  • Students are introduced to new tasks through a variety of activities that guides the sequential development of skills.
  • Religion is not only taught formally in the classrooms but permeates the entire academic program.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Passaic County, NJ is $8,475 for elementary schools and $12,780 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Passaic County, NJ is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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