Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a Catholic elementary school. It is rich in tradition, with a deep and abiding respect for the past, actively concerned with present issues, as it conscientiously prepares its students for the future. The school's principal thrust is to provide a spiritual and educational environment inspired by the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. It directs the needs of its students by providing academic experiences along with opportunities for intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical growth and development. It provides this growth system in order to develop a love for learning, self-knowledge, and a service to others and to God. This philosophy is carried out with the help of a dedicated and caring administration, faculty and staff.

School Attributes:

• The only Bayonne parochial school to be accredited by the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools.  (photos)
• Staffed by Lay Teachers
• High scoring in national testing
• High acceptance rate into private and Catholic high schools
• Students attend Holy Day Masses

As a Catholic Community of Learners:

• provides an effective learning environment supported by and Archdiocesan curriculum of integrity, quality teaching and active member involvement
• develops the students' capacity to lead, effect change, and make judgments in a technological society and interdependent world in a changing society

As a Catholic Community of Persons:

• creates an environment in which the student can develop spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically
• offers individual attention and equal opportunity to all

As a Catholic within a Society:

• develops sensitivity and ways of actively responding to the needs of society
• demonstrates a leadership of service both on and beyond community service

As a Catholic Community within the Catholic tradition:

• respects the teaching and traditions of the church
• develops a respectful acknowledgment of God and a respect for persons
• fosters Christian life through Eucharistic worship and other spiritual experiences
• undertake comprehensive development programs providing opportunities for all who are committed to their faith