Our Lady of Sorrows School

What Our Lady of Sorrows School does

Our Lady of Sorrows School (OLS) is a private Roman Catholic parish school founded in 1890 and operated by Our Lady of Sorrows Parish under the Archdiocese of Newark. Located at 172 Academy Street in South Orange, New Jersey, the school serves students from Pre-K3 through 8th grade, with approximately 118 faculty and staff supporting a comprehensive academic program. The curriculum covers mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, religion, Spanish, computer education, art, music, and physical education, and the school is accredited by Middle States.

The school generates revenue primarily through recurring tuition (managed via FACTS Tuition Management) plus non-refundable annual registration fees ($700 per family for K-8; $500 per family for Pre-K), and ancillary streams including an aftercare program (2:45 p.m.–6:00 p.m. daily), an online Spirit Store via SquadLocker, and spirit merchandise including the Crusader Cookbook. Technology in use includes SMART Tables, iPads, classroom computers, IXL/Sumdog math practice, Microsoft Office, and Scratch/Sphero coding tools. Distribution is fully direct-to-consumer: families apply through InfoSnap, and admissions prioritize returning families, registered parishioners, Catholic transfer students, and then non-Catholic students.

Beyond core academics, OLS offers a CYO athletic program (Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Volleyball, Track & Field) with a no-cuts policy, arts and enrichment (Coding Club, Fine Arts, Instrumental Music, Spring Musical, scouting, Mad Science), and competitive academics (Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, History Bee, Forensics, STEM Expo). Strategic partners include the Archdiocese of Newark (curriculum, CYO), Essex County Educational Services Commission (Title I, speech, child study team), FACTS (tuition), PowerSchool (SIS), and Honeywell (emergency alerts). The school is governed by the Pastor and Principal, with an Advisory Board and HSA providing community oversight.

Name

Our Lady of Sorrows School

Legal name

Our Lady of Sorrows School

Website

https://ourladyofsorrowsschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Our Lady of Sorrows School is a Catholic K-8 parish school in South Orange, NJ, founded in 1890, serving Pre-K3 through 8th grade students with tuition-based enrollment under the Archdiocese of Newark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Pre-K early childhood programs
• CYO athletics programs
• Faith-based elementary education
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

South Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: The school generates primary revenue through tuition payments managed through FACTS Tuition Management system. Families pay tuition according to grade level with in-parish and out-of-parish rates.
2. Registration Fees: Non-refundable yearly registration fees: $700 per family for K-8 enrollment and $500 per family for Pre-K enrollment, due at registration and re-registration.
3. Aftercare Services: Optional aftercare program running every school day from 2:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a nominal daily fee, providing homework time, activities, snack, and enrichment.
4. Spirit Merchandise: OLS Spirit Store sells spirit wear and gear through an online team locker platform, including spirit wear items, athletic merchandise, and the Crusader Cookbook cookbook.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Our Lady of Sorrows School is a Catholic parish school providing Pre-K3 through Grade 8 education rooted in Roman Catholic teachings, combining a full academic curriculum with religious formation, enrichment specials (Art, Music, Spanish, Computer Education, Library, Gym), CYO athletics with a no-cuts policy, competitive academic activities, and aftercare services. The school charges annual tuition managed through FACTS Tuition Management, along with per-family registration fees and aftercare fees, and sells spirit merchandise through an online store. It operates under the Archdiocese of Newark and is accredited by Middle States.

Product overview

Our Lady of Sorrows School is a Catholic elementary/middle school founded in 1890 offering a comprehensive K-8 academic program supplemented by Pre-K programs (ages 3-4), athletics (Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Volleyball, Track & Field), arts and enrichment activities (Coding Club, Music, Fine Arts, Scouting), and academic competitions (Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, Forensics). The school provides special education services, aftercare, and follows the Archdiocese of Newark curriculum. Technology education includes computer skills, coding (Scratch, Sphero), and math practice programs (IXL).

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K3 Program Play-based preschool program for 3-year-olds that teaches counting, one-to-one correspondence, letter recognition, and introduces French and Spanish, with sensory tables, imaginative play areas, iPads, SMART Tables, easels, reading corners, and blocks.
• Pre-K4 Program Play-based preschool program for 4-year-olds with weekly thematic units covering math, science, literacy, religion, computer education, and Spanish, integrating subjects within each theme.
• K-8 Academic Program Comprehensive Catholic education from Kindergarten through 8th grade covering math, language arts, science, social studies, religion, Spanish, computer education, art, music, and physical education, following the Archdiocese of Newark curriculum. Includes 8th-grade COOP high school proficiency test preparation.
• Athletics Program CYO sports program with no-cuts policy offering Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Volleyball, and Track & Field for grades K-8, competing under the Archdiocese of Newark CYO.
• Arts and Enrichment Activities Extracurricular activities including Computer Coding Club, Christmas Concert, Instrumental Music, Fine Arts, Spring Musical, Talent Show, Mad Science, and scouting programs.
• Academic Competition Activities Competitive academic programs including Forensics, Art Fair, Student Council, STEM Expo, Scholastic Olympics, National Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, History Bee, and Religion Bee.
• Special Education Services Support services including Compensatory Education, Title I remedial instruction, speech therapy, and special education support delivered through the Essex County Educational Services Commission.
• Aftercare Program On-site after school care running daily from 2:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. with homework time, activities, snack, and outdoor play, available for a nominal daily fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students score within the top 28% or higher in core academic subjects compared to national averages
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Essex County Educational Services CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school partners with the Essex County Educational Services Commission for state and local funded special services. They provide compensatory education, Title I remedial instruction in reading/math/language/speech, supplemental instruction for students with learning disabilities, speech evaluation and therapy, and child study team evaluation and classification.
• Archdiocese of NewarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOur Lady of Sorrows School operates under the Archdiocese of Newark. The school follows the Newark Archdiocese Curriculum and participates in CYO athletics through the Archdiocese. The school is accredited by Middle States. First lay principal installed in 1985.
• CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) - Archdiocese of NewarkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe school belongs to CYO for the Archdiocese of Newark through which it competes against other area schools in athletics. CYO organizes basketball tournaments, cross country meets, and track & field competitions for Catholic school students.
• OLS NurseryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate OLS Nursery program (thenurseryatols.org) operates as an early childhood education partner offering programs for younger children before Pre-K3 enrollment at the school.
• Flynn & O'Hara UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlynn & O'Hara are the official uniform outfitters of Our Lady of Sorrows School. Located at 329 Route 46 East, Parsippany, NJ 07054. New uniforms purchased through their store or website.
• FACTS Tuition ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS Tuition Management handles tuition billing and payment processing for families. Families are required to create a FACTS account as part of registration process.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child: Independent Catholic K-12 school in Summit, NJ competing for the same affluent Essex/Union County families as OLS but with broader programmatic scale and 7-12 expansion.
• Kent Place School: Independent K-12 girls' school in Summit, NJ that competes for the same high-income Union/Essex County families as OLS, particularly those seeking private K-8 education with broader programmatic offerings.
• The Pingry School: Independent K-12 day school with a Short Hills campus serving the same affluent South Orange–Maplewood feeder market; competes for tuition-paying families seeking private K-8 alternatives to Catholic parish schools.
• Seton Hall Preparatory School: Catholic secondary school in West Orange, NJ under the Archdiocese of Newark and a key downstream destination for OLS 8th graders preparing for the COOP exam—making it the most natural Catholic feeder and ecosystem partner.

Direct peers

• Holy Spirit School: Catholic parish K-8 school in Bloomfield, NJ operating under the Archdiocese of Newark with overlapping tuition, athletics, and parish-anchored enrollment mechanics.
• St. Vincent Martyr School: Catholic parish K-8 school in Madison, NJ, serving similar affluent-suburb families under the Archdiocese of Newark with comparable tuition, athletics, and parish-tied admissions hierarchy.
• Immaculate Heart of Mary School: Catholic parish K-8 school in Wayne, NJ offering comparable Pre-K-8 academics, parish priority admissions, and CYO athletics under the same Archdiocese of Newark umbrella.
• Assumption School: Catholic parish K-8 school in Morristown, NJ with comparable Pre-K-8 offering, parish-priority admissions, and similar tuition structure serving an affluent Morris County demographic.
• St. Cassian School: Catholic parish K-8 school in Upper Montclair, NJ with analogous Pre-K through 8 structure, parish-based admissions priority, and Archdiocese of Newark oversight—making it one of the closest functional peers.
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel School: Catholic parish K-8 school in Boonton, NJ offering Pre-K through 8 education with similar tuition-based revenue model, CYO athletics, and parish-anchored admissions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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