Mercy Montessori Center (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Mercy Montessori Center is Catholic School modeled on two fundamental principles: the educational philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, region of Cincinnati, and that of the Montessori Method of Education.
As a Mercy Institution, the school strives to instill in each student a love of God and a respect for the individual talents given to all.
The school, through its student body, reflects a microcosm of society.
It accepts and respects each child as an individual, unique in his/her own religious beliefs, race and cultural heritage as well as intellectual and physical capabilities.
The approach to learning is based on the tenet, that each child is an individual, developing at his/her own pace.
Therefore, the environment of Mercy Montessori is structured to sequence learning through the senses to abstraction at all levels of development.
In all aspects of learning the child is encouraged to search for truth and beauty, and to discover his/her part of the Cosmic Plan.
The religious and moral development of the child is promoted as well as his/her intellectual growth.
Mutual respect for each other's rights - the child's and the adult's - is strongly emphasized.
Peaceful means or problem solving are employed.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OH School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 298 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Mercy Montessori Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mercy Montessori Center
Pre-K	51
Kind	33
1	30
2	26
3	19
4	33
5	25
6	26
7	36
8	19

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

LD, Language Based Disabilitilies, Developmental and Cognitive Disabilities

Year Founded

1969

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

298 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition scale is available on the school website: mercymontessori.org

Admissions Director

Amanda Grimm

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

SwimmingTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

ActingBand

Foreign Language Instruction - SpanishGirl Scouts

Lego ClubStrings Program

Student Government

School Notes

School Mascot: Meteors

Mercy Montessori Center is Catholic School modeled on two fundamental principles: the educational philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, region of Cincinnati, and that of the Montessori Method of Education. As a Mercy Institution, the school strives to instill in each student a love of God and a respect for the individual talents given to all. The school, through its student body, reflects a microcosm of society. It accepts and respects each child as an individual, unique in his/her own religious beliefs, race and cultural heritage as well as intellectual and physical capabilities. The approach to learning is based on the tenet, that each child is an individual, developing at his/her own pace. Therefore, the environment of Mercy Montessori is structured to sequence learning through the senses to abstraction at all levels of development. In all aspects of learning the child is encouraged to search for truth and beauty, and to discover his/her part of the Cosmic Plan. The religious and moral development of the child is promoted as well as his/her intellectual growth. Mutual respect for each other's rights - the child's and the adult's - is strongly emphasized. Peaceful means or problem solving are employed.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Mercy Montessori Center offer?

Mercy Montessori Center offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Mercy Montessori Center's ranking?

Mercy Montessori Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Mercy Montessori Center?

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

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