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

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Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 150 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Mount Mercy Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Mount Mercy Academy
9	39
10	32
11	48
12	31

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Grade 11 has the most students with 48, more than Grade 9 at 39, Grade 10 at 32, and Grade 12 at 31.

Year Founded

1904

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School Motto

Rooted in Catholic identity and the charism of Catherine McAuley, Mount Mercy Academy advances cultural growth, fosters belonging, and respects the dignity of every individual.

Student Body

Total Students

150 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

9 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

76%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

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School Notes

Mount Mercy Academy is a distinctly Catholic secondary school for young women sponsored by the Buffalo Regional Community of the Sisters of Mercy and dedicated to carrying out its educational mission in the spirit of Catherine McAuley.
Rooted in the message of Jesus, the board of trustees, faculty and staff, supported by families, alumnae and friends, seek to maintain a nurturing atmosphere where Mercy students are called to be women of faith, knowledge, integrity and compassion.
Reflected in the way the Mercy community demonstrates concern for one another, through their dedication and professional competence, they endeavor to impart the hallmarks of Mercy education: dedication to Christian values, academic excellence, leadership, commitment to service, and family in partnership.
Education at Mount Mercy is seen within the context of the whole person.
Emphasis is placed on creating challenging opportunities for growth in spirit, mind and body.
As true bearers of mercy and members of the global community, Mercy strives to educate its students to proclaim justice; to accept and respect diversity of all people; and to respond to the needs of others and to all of creation with compassion.

Mount Mercy Academy is a distinctly Catholic secondary school for young women sponsored by the Buffalo Regional Community of the Sisters of Mercy and dedicated to carrying out its educational mission in the spirit of Catherine McAuley. Rooted in the message of Jesus, the board of trustees, faculty and staff, supported by families, alumnae and friends, seek to maintain a nurturing atmosphere where Mercy students are called to be women of faith, knowledge, integrity and compassion. Reflected in the way the Mercy community demonstrates concern for one another, through their dedication and professional competence, they endeavor to impart the hallmarks of Mercy education: dedication to Christian values, academic excellence, leadership, commitment to service, and family in partnership. Education at Mount Mercy is seen within the context of the whole person. Emphasis is placed on creating challenging opportunities for growth in spirit, mind and body. As true bearers of mercy and members of the global community, Mercy strives to educate its students to proclaim justice; to accept and respect diversity of all people; and to respond to the needs of others and to all of creation with compassion.

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Mount Mercy Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.

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

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Mount Mercy Academy is located in the Abbott McKinley neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.

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The average private school tuition in Buffalo, NY is $10,691 for elementary schools and $11,679 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Buffalo, NY is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).