Parents choose Our Lady of Grace School, Gravesend, for their children because of high academic standards, values-added education and a safe school environment.

The school stresses the value of self-discipline and commitment and encourages family input and involvement in the ongoing education of children. Research shows that such a partnership results in higher attendance rates and lower dropout rates.

Students score significantly above the national averages on standardized testing. Standardized test scores reflect that the students are self-disciplined, self-motivated, responsible and creative.

Faculty members are qualified professionals committed to bringing out the best in their students as they grow in knowledge, skills and values.

Faculty and staff are role models who share their faith, their talents and their time with the students.

Our Lady of Grace encourages each student to accept the challenges of being a better person in tomorrow’s world. The school also emphasizes participation by all students.

Appropriate social and cultural activities are offered, which provide relaxation and creative outlets.

There is an emphasis on efficiency and accountability, which represents affordable excellence.

The school helps students understand that each person is unique and valuable and strives to create a special bond among the students, the home, the school and the church so that all share the strong sense of community.

Our Lady of Grace has a mutual respect among students, faculty and administrators, which generates an atmosphere of care and concern.

The school joins with the family to help students understand their special place in the family, the Church and society.

Students explore their faith through classes and activities in Scripture, the Church and morality.

While not all students who come to Catholic schools are Catholic, all share experiences of faith and values. In addition to a strong program in the basics, as well as challenging all students to achieve their personal best, Our Lady of Grace School adds the significant plus of religious, moral and spiritual development.