Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,500
- Average class size: 28 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
About the School
- Founded in 1946, Our Lady of Sorrows School is located in the heart of McAllen, Texas near the Texas-Mexico border.
- Continuing its tradition of "excellence in education," the school instills in the children who enroll, Catholic values, a strong academic preparation, critical thinking skills, and inculcates active social service responsibility.
- Our faculty provides strong support to students allowing them to take risks, assume responsibility for their learning, and to seek intellectual challenges.
- We, the faith community of OLSS, have as our primary mission to ensure a Christian environment where each child may excel spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,500
- Average class size: 28 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Our Lady Of Sorrows School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Student Body
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1946
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2006
Student Body
Total Students
428 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
28 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition for Kinder program is $4800. Two annual required fundraisers per family as outlined in the tuition commitment contract.
% on Financial Aid
8%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,120
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
ChoirJr. Technology Club
Legion of MaryNational Junior Honor Society
Spanish ClubStudent Council
Worship Committee
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Our Lady Of Sorrows School cost?
Our Lady Of Sorrows School's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.
What sports does Our Lady Of Sorrows School offer?
Our Lady Of Sorrows School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Our Lady Of Sorrows School's ranking?
Our Lady Of Sorrows School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Sorrows School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Sorrows School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I was only a student at OLS for two years (''76 - ''77) since my father was always getting transferred to different cities due to his job. However, those two years proved to be the most valuable in my young academic life. The critical thinking skills and the academic, as well as the social responsibilities we were taught put me way ahead of other students when I moved to other schools! I now have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Sociology that I received at Texas A&M International University. I owe a great debt of gratitude to my strict, but wonderful teachers that I had: Sister Kenneth, Sister Phyllis & especially Sister Nancy. May God bless then all...I miss them so!
5 9/8/2012
I have son 17 & daughter 16; attended OLS 4k-8th. Now they are a Senior Going to Science Academy (rank #8 best high school in America By Newsweek 2007) And Junior attending IB (ranked first in Texas and 17 Nation wide) repectively. (best high schools in the area and top 20 in USA).
Our Four year old just started In OLS and We Know he''ll do Great.
Thank You GOD! The Glory is Yours!
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