Sitting at 720 W. Belmont Ave., Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy (OLMCA) waves its red and gold school colors proudly when students graduate. Providing a faith-based, private Catholic education to pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students in Lakeview, this beloved institution enrolls 269 students that are supported by a talented and dedicated staff.
Founded in 1888, OLMCA was awarded Blue Ribbon School status in 2013 and 2019 by the U.S. Department of Education for academic excellence. OLMCA's Casey Hall is considered the oldest Catholic school building in use in the Archdiocese of Chicago today.
Students at OLMCA demonstrate high proficiency scores in both math and reading, placing in the top 5 to 10% of all schools. OLMCA's Science Olympiad team has progressed to the University of Illinois' state championships for three consecutive years, and OLCMA's sixth through eighth graders prepare for high school with rigorous instruction in the sciences, social studies, language arts and math while embarking on unique opportunities to engage.
Each year, OLMCA's middle schoolers enjoy an overnight wilderness trip to Lorado Taft. The school's annual middle school musical showcases student talent, while volunteering at the Lakeview Food Pantry builds an appreciation for community service.
One of Lakeview's oldest Catholic middle schools, OLMCA prepares students for their futures and beyond with faith, focus and devotion.
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
720 W Belmont Ave,
Chicago, IL
School Details
Students
280
Head of School
Shane P. Staszcuk
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Annual Tuition
$9,265
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
28
Part Time Teachers
3
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
63.8%
Two or more races
19.2%
Hispanic
10.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
Black
1.8%
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This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/15/2025
We sent our children (now in HS & college) to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy from the Wildcat Den (Mom & Tots)through 8th grade. OLMCA provided our children with many opportunities to participate in extra curricular activities such as sports, science olympiad, choir and the middle school musical i...
2/8/2025
We had a great experience at this school. Both my children wen there K-8. Highly recommend.
2/7/2025
As a long-standing family of OLMCA, with three children, some of which are still attending and one of which has graduated, words cannot express the wonderful environment of this school community, which has quickly become a home and family for us over the last 11 years. It's a fantastic place to be a...
2/6/2025
OLMCA was a Godsend, literally. Our daughter attended a CPS school through 2nd grade. She was not getting the help she desperately needed because the teacher was focused on the difficult or naughty kids. So her learning and grades suffered horribly. So we switched to OLMCA and had her repeat 2nd gra...
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$218K - $8M
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$410,021
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
70%
Household Income
$111,345
% of College Grads
82.8%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
3,226 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.8%
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- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
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Weisman Park
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Ann Sather Garden
- Picnic Area
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Cricket Hill
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