Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 995 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Our Lady-mercy Catholic School
About the School
- Our Lady of Mercy School provides Catholic foundations for a life of prayer, knowledge, and service.
- Our Lady of Mercy offers a challenging curriculuum to serve the academic needs of the students.
- A developmentally appropriate structure exists at all grade levels.
- Curriculuum integration at all grade levels encourages higher order thinking.
- A rigorous middle-school curriculuum, including high school credit for Algebra we, prepares students for the challenges of high school.
- An enrichment curriculuum taught by specialists in the areas of French, Computer Sciences, Art, Band, Choral Music, Liturgical Music and Physical Education, provide students with the opportunity to explore and develop their talents.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 995 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Our Lady-mercy Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student count peaks in Pre-K and then generally declines to 81 in Grade 8, with only a small midgrade bump back to 98.
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Motto
Prayer • Knowledge • Service
Student Body
Total Students
995 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Application URL
Request Information
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Our Lady-mercy Catholic School cost?
Our Lady-mercy Catholic School's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
What is Our Lady-mercy Catholic School's ranking?
Our Lady-mercy Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady-mercy Catholic School?
The application deadline for Our Lady-mercy Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Our Lady-mercy Catholic School located?
Our Lady-mercy Catholic School is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 6 other private schools located in Mid City South.
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