Mercy Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked KY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 508 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,650
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Mercy Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Mercy Academy
9	150
10	121
11	107
12	130

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Grade 9 largest at 150 students, while Grade 11 is the smallest at 107.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Yes

Year Founded

1885

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Campus Size

30 acres

Student Body

Total Students

508 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 13%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
State or regional independent school association
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,650

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Admissions Director

Emily McCullough's

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

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BasketballBowling

CheeringCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

Mercy Academy helps each student nourish her faith and strengthen her Christian values.
Our goal is for each student to become a woman of mercy, beautifully expressed in the mercy creed as a woman rooted in the values of Jesus; a woman well educated and self-disciplined; a woman enriched by diversity and tolerant of differences; a woman compassionate and generous; and a woman able to lead and willing to serve; who graciously shares these Mercy values with others.

Mercy Academy helps each student nourish her faith and strengthen her Christian values. Our goal is for each student to become a woman of mercy, beautifully expressed in the mercy creed as a woman rooted in the values of Jesus; a woman well educated and self-disciplined; a woman enriched by diversity and tolerant of differences; a woman compassionate and generous; and a woman able to lead and willing to serve; who graciously shares these Mercy values with others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mercy Academy cost?

Mercy Academy's tuition is approximately $8,650 for private students.

What schools are Mercy Academy often compared to?

Mercy Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Assumption High School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Mercy Academy offer?

Mercy Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Mercy Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for most sports offered.

What is Mercy Academy's ranking?

Mercy Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Mercy Academy?

The application deadline for Mercy Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Louisville, KY is $11,034 for elementary schools and $12,359 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Louisville, KY is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).