At a Glance
A Small Catholic Elementary School in a Vibrant Upper Manhattan Neighborhood
Families seeking a small, personal Catholic education for their elementary-age children who are comfortable with the school's religious identity and want intimate class sizes. Best fit for parents who value the Catholic educational tradition and are drawn to the neighborhood's transit accessibility, though urban safety considerations should be weighed.
- Small size — only 140 students across all grades creates an intimate community
- Personal attention — 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio means more individual support
- Catholic identity — daily prayer, religious instruction, and values-based education
- Elementary focus — dedicated to young learners from Pre-K through 5th grade only
- Established presence — part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York school system
- The student body is predominantly white (69%) in a historically Black and Hispanic neighborhood — families should consider whether this demographic mismatch aligns with their values
- Safety score is very low (5/100) — urban safety is a real consideration for this location
- As a religious school, families should be comfortable with Catholic identity and values
- Tuition costs apply for private school — not reflected in this data but worth investigating
- Limited to elementary grades only — families will need to plan for middle school transition
A small Roman Catholic elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade in Hamilton Heights, with a tight-knit community of 140 students and a personal 12:1 student-teacher ratio.
With 69% white enrollment, this school has a notably different demographic profile than its surrounding neighborhood, which is predominantly Black and Hispanic. The small enrollment creates a close-knit community where families often know one another.
Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill sits in Upper Manhattan, known for its historic brownstones, strong community roots, and excellent subway access. The area has seen growing family activity but retains urban safety considerations.
The neighborhood is highly walkable with excellent transit connections, making it manageable for families without a car. However, parents should factor in the area's safety context when considering this school.
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What Parents Are Saying
Highly positive - parents praise dedicated teachers, strong community feel, excellent afterschool programs, and active parent involvement. Niche rating 4.56/5, GreatSchools 3.9/5
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill.
- What grades does OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL serve?
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL?
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL in?
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL is in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Manhattan.
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