Middle School
Our Middle School students develop an understanding of academic excellence, sportsmanship, integrity, and respect that are cornerstones of what it means to be an Oratory Ram.
At Oratory Prep, Middle School students in grades 7 and 8 are welcomed into a community where they are known, supported, and challenged from the start. These important years are designed to help boys grow with confidence as they become acclimated to OP’s academic structure, school culture, and daily rhythm of life rooted in Brotherhood, faith, and purpose.
As full members of the Oratory Prep community, Middle School students do not simply prepare for high school from a distance. They live the OP experience every day. They attend classes, share lunch, participate in schoolwide Masses, join in student life events, take part in service opportunities, and begin forming the friendships and habits that will shape their years ahead.
Many of our Middle School students become what we proudly call “OP lifers,” beginning their Oratory journey in seventh or eighth grade and continuing through graduation as Seniors. Over time, they grow from the younger students learning the traditions of the school into leaders who help carry them forward.
A key part of that journey is the connection between younger and older students. Through programs such as the Carlton Fellows, Middle School students are paired with upperclassman mentors who help them navigate life at OP, build confidence, and feel connected to the larger Brotherhood. These relationships give younger students trusted role models while giving older students meaningful opportunities to lead.
The Middle School experience at OP provides the best of both worlds: the care, structure, and support boys need during these formative years, along with access to the energy, opportunities, and traditions of a vibrant college preparatory school. Here, students are encouraged to stretch themselves academically, grow in character, deepen their faith, and discover what it means to be a Ram.