Mount Merici Academy is a private, co-educational Ursuline school offering morning Nursery School, half-day Pre-Kindergarten and full-day Kindergarten through Grade 8.
Mount Merici Academy is sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of the Central Province and is located in Waterville, Maine.
Mount Merici Academy serves to support your family by assisting you in tending to your child's optimal academic, social, and spiritual formation.
Mount Merici has a highly dedicated lay faculty and administration who today carry on the mission of the Ursuline Sisters in offering academic excellence in a supportive and caring environment.
Mount Merici Academy consistently has as a clear focus the importance of each child's individual gifts and challenges, as well as an educational focus on the whole child - mind, body and spirit.
At Mount Merici Academy students receive a strong foundation for future success.
Mount Merici Academy's Stanford Achievement Test scores are consistently high, with overall student performance multiple grade levels ahead of their actual current grade levels.
Mount Merici Academy has earned the prestigious accreditation of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked ME School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,200
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mount Merici Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
186 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies based on grade level. Scholarships are available. Nursery school is $19/day. Lower and Upper Wing tuitions vary from $3400-5200.
% on Financial Aid
60%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
French ClubItalian Club
Science Olympiad Team
Arts and Music Programs:
"The Spark" Music ProgramAfter-school Art
Drama/Theatre
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BasketballRunning Club
Soccer
School Notes
- School Motto: We educate the whole child - mind, body and spirit.
- Mount Merici Academy is a private, co-educational Ursuline school offering morning Nursery School, half-day Pre-Kindergarten and full-day Kindergarten through Grade 8. Sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of the Central Province and located in Waterville, Maine, Mount Merici Academy serves to support your family by assisting you in tending to your child's optimal academic, social, and spiritual formation. Mount Merici has a highly dedicated lay faculty and administration who today carry on the mission of the Ursuline Sisters in offering academic excellence in a supportive and caring environment. Mount Merici Academy consistently has as a clear focus the importance of each child's individual gifts and challenges, as well as an educational focus on the whole child - mind, body and spirit. At Mount Merici Academy students receive a strong foundation for future success. Mount Merici Academy's Stanford Achievement Test scores are consistently high, with overall student performance multiple grade levels ahead of their actual current grade levels. Mount Merici Academy has earned the prestigious accreditation of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mount Merici Academy cost?
Mount Merici Academy's tuition is approximately $5,200 for private students.
What sports does Mount Merici Academy offer?
Mount Merici Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Intramural Sports Only, Kayaking, Nordic Skiing and Soccer.
What is Mount Merici Academy's ranking?
Mount Merici Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Mount Merici Academy?
The application deadline for Mount Merici Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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