Mercymount Country Day School, a private Catholic elementary school (preschool through 8th grade) sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas (RSM).
Faithful to Catholic educational tradition, Mercymount Country Day School, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, ensures the development of strong academic skills, nurtures creative abilities, creates a sense of community and promotes social responsibility. In the spirit of Catherine McAuley, we affirm that each child is a unique gift of a loving God, open to God's presence in others and in all creation.
The school aims to foster a sense of personal worth and appreciation of the worth of others.
This basic principle of Jesus Christ flows from oral tradition and Sacred Scripture itself.
The Sisters of Mercy historically have encouraged each person to the call of Jesus to love oneself and others, to be the best one can be with the gifts, talents and grace provided and to give generously of him/herself to the less fortunate.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked RI School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,500
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mercymount Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
The Learning Center is our resource office for all grades.
Year Founded
1948
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Student Body
Total Students
280 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
Average Class Size
18 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Elementary School: Blue Pants & White Polo Shirts (Boys); Plaid Jumpers & Blouses (Girls); Middle School: Khaki Pants & Polos (Boys), Plaid Skirts & Polos (Girls)
Elementary School: Blue Pants & White Polo Shirts (Boys); Plaid Jumpers & Blouses (Girls); Middle School: Khaki Pants & Polos (Boys), Plaid Skirts & Polos (Girls)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
See website: www.mercymount.org
% on Financial Aid
15%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Friends of Mercy, Girls Scouts / Boys Scouts, Mock Trial, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Teens Living for Christ (TLC)
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Chorus, Drama Production, Drop-In Art, Private Music Lessons, Violin Lessons
Friends of Mercy, Girls Scouts / Boys Scouts, Mock Trial, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Teens Living for Christ (TLC)
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Chorus, Drama Production, Drop-In Art, Private Music Lessons, Violin Lessons
School Notes
- A Mercymount education is synonymous with quality private education at an affordable price.
- Today with over twenty classrooms, a gymnasium, a library, and art, music, computer, and resource rooms, we are considered a showcase of learning. In 2006, we completed construction of a new, state of the art, addition to the school that houses a new computer lab and classroom, a media center, new art and music classrooms, 3 kindergarten classrooms, a preschool classroom and new administrative offices. In 2011, Foundress Hall was opened as a Middle School complex that includes four new classrooms, two restrooms, a chapel and elevator. Bleachers with permanent seating for 272 people were installed in the summer of 2014 along with 4 height adjustable, swing-arm basketball backboards. A new playground area (as of fall 2014), outdoor basketball hoops, and a parking lot for 112 cars complete the school property.
- The student body is coeducational and made up of various ethnic groups. Mercymount admits students regardless of any race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin.
- The administration, faculty and staff number over 45 people who consist of lay men and women as well as religious men and women.
- Busing is available from the towns of Cumberland, Woonsocket & North Smithfield in Rhode Island.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mercymount Country Day School cost?
Mercymount Country Day School's tuition is approximately $9,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mercymount Country Day School?
The acceptance rate of Mercymount Country Day School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.
What sports does Mercymount Country Day School offer?
Mercymount Country Day School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Mercymount Country Day School's ranking?
Mercymount Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Mercymount Country Day School?
The application deadline for Mercymount Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the Mercymount Country Day School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School - Spring Break
April 13, 2024 (Saturday)
No School - Spring Break
April 14, 2024 (Sunday)
No School - Spring Break
April 15, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
April 16, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School - Spring Break
April 17, 2024 (Wednesday)
School Reviews
5 11/2/2018
We have been very pleased with the education our daughter has received at Mercymount. The academic program is cutting-edge and prepares students well for what they'll experience in high school and beyond, both in terms of academic skills as well as life skills like emotional maturity and leadership. Teachers are dedicated and go above-and-beyond every day, the campus is beautiful and there are many options for enrichment programs in art, music and sports. A wonderful school!
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