At a Glance
A neighborhood Catholic school where every child is known by name
Families seeking a small, faith-based elementary education in a genuine neighborhood setting. Particularly well-suited for families already connected to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish, or those who value the 10:1 ratio and want their children known individually. Works for families who prioritize community feel over institutional prestige and who are comfortable in a culturally diverse Catholic environment.
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio — extremely small and personal for an elementary school
- Faith-based education with daily prayer and Catholic values integrated into curriculum
- Pre-K through 5th grade in one building — siblings stay together
- Historic Belmont location near Arthur Avenue's restaurants and shops
- Strong parish community connection for families seeking church-aligned education
- The safety score (2/100) is very low — this reflects crime statistics in the broader area and parents should visit at different times of day to feel comfortable
- As a Catholic school, religious instruction is woven throughout the day — families should be comfortable with this framework
- Belmont is relatively affordable for private school but still represents a meaningful financial commitment
- Academic performance data would need to be gathered through direct inquiry with the school
A Roman Catholic elementary school serving 163 students from pre-K through 5th grade in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx, with a tight 10:1 student-teacher ratio that ensures personal attention.
The student body reflects the changing face of Belmont — predominantly Hispanic (69%) alongside Black (15%), White (7%), and multiracial students. This creates a community where cultural diversity is the norm, not the exception. Parents tend to be actively involved in school life, drawn by the parish connection and the intimate school scale.
Belmont is famous as the Bronx's Little Italy — centered around Arthur Avenue, it's a neighborhood of old-school Italian delis, family-owned restaurants, and a tight community feel. The area has evolved into a genuinely multicultural enclave, with strong Dominican and Puerto Rican communities alongside the Italian heritage. It's walkable, relatively affordable for the Bronx, and has a neighborhood texture that feels far from Manhattan's pace.
Highly walkable — the school sits in a residential neighborhood where many families live within walking distance. Arthur Avenue's shops and the neighborhood's restaurants make it a genuine community hub.
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What Parents Are Saying
Negative sentiment from GreatSchools reviews - parents report rudeness, unfairness, lack of differentiated instruction, and concerns about teacher behavior; multiple parents regret their decision to enroll children
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Belmont.
- What grades does OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL serve?
- OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL?
- OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL in?
- OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL is in Belmont, Bronx.
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