Our Lady of Sorrows multicultural school strive to bring to each student an awareness of Christ's message and His love, thus freeing him to choose to serve God and his neighbors as Jesus has commanded; provide a quality education in a safe and healthy environment that will afford each student the opportunity to grow spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually; help each student not only to know the Christian faith, but also translate these beliefs into action; contribute to the stabilization and the life of the family, the parish, and the community by teaching the Catholic faith to our students; integrate Christian values into every aspect of the students' lives; alert the students to the demands of social justice and to the needs of the poor, the disadvantaged and the oppressed; create and sustain a living concerned community built upon the values of the gospel; encourage all students and their families to celebrate and share the Good Word at home, at school and in the community; provide a professional environment to expose students to the Performing Arts; and continually evaluate our progress and endeavor in light of our goals and objectives, which we may manifest in word and deed the philosophy that we profess.
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Sorrows School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
162 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Our Lady of Sorrows multicultural school strive to bring to each student an awareness of Christ's message and His love, thus freeing him to choose to serve God and his neighbors as Jesus has commanded; provide a quality education in a safe and healthy environment that will afford each student the opportunity to grow spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually; help each student not only to know the Christian faith, but also translate these beliefs into action; contribute to the stabilization and the life of the family, the parish, and the community by teaching the Catholic faith to our students; integrate Christian values into every aspect of the students' lives; alert the students to the demands of social justice and to the needs of the poor, the disadvantaged and the oppressed; create and sustain a living concerned community built upon the values of the gospel; encourage all students and their families to celebrate and share the Good Word at home, at school and in the community; provide a professional environment to expose students to the Performing Arts; and continually evaluate our progress and endeavor in light of our goals and objectives, which we may manifest in word and deed the philosophy that we profess.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Sorrows School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Sorrows School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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