Our Lady Of Mercy Academy
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(856) 697-2008 Ext. 140
- Our Lady of Mercy Academy empowers young women to lead a world of change and achieve their full potential - as individuals, scholars, athletes, leaders, and in service to others. Rooted in the Catholic faith and guided by the spirit of Saint Mary Joseph Rossello, our school community thrives on: A sisterhood that forever bonds us in faith and friendship
- Pride, passion, and purpose in all we do, think and say A caring environment of acceptance, support, and achievement
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 247 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,300
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
Top Placements
Our Lady Of Mercy Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Coalition of Girls Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools New Jersey Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1962 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 247 students |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| % Students of Color | 10% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 7 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Calculus, AP Computer Science, AP Literature, AP Math, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP US History |
| Average SAT score | 1065 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform (Polo, Kilt, Sweater, Socks)) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,300 |
| Tuition Notes | Eight academic scholarships are available for incoming Freshmen. One scholarship available to a transfer student. Tuition Assistance is available for all students. Additional scholarship opportunities are listed under the Admissions section of our website: www.olmanj.org |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Admissions Director | Mary Jane Kinkade |
| Admissions Associate | Tina Bartleson |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter TrackBasketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 18 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Archery, Bake Club, Big/Little Sisters, Chorus Angelorum, Film Making, Football Club, Forensics, Green Girls, Interact Club, National Honor Society, OLMA Student Ambassadors, Ping Pong Club, Spanish Club, SpeakUP!, Stock Market Club, Student Council Arts and Music Programs: Annual Music with St. Augustine Prep, Choral Performance Group |
School Notes
Our Lady of Mercy Academy empowers young women to lead a world of
change and achieve their full potential - as individuals, scholars,
athletes, leaders, and in service to others. Rooted in the
Catholic faith and guided by the spirit of Saint Mary Joseph
Rossello, our school community thrives on:
Portrait of an OLMA Graduate
An OLMA graduate is informed, self-confident, service-oriented, resilient, and prepared with the competence and knowledge necessary to lead and succeed. Guided by faith, OLMA graduates obtain strength and realize purpose in their lives through four central core values: Wisdom, Unity, Mercy, and Courage.
Wisdom - OLMA graduates have the knowledge, skills, and vision to achieve their dreams.
Unity - As part of the Sisterhood, OLMA graduates share a forever bond of faith and friendship.
Mercy - OLMA graduates are grateful for the gift of life and for God`s special gifts. She will love and serve others so that they might also see the good within and around them.
Courage - OLMA graduates fearlessly seize every opportunity to better themselves and the world.
- A sisterhood that forever bonds us in faith and friendship
- Pride, passion, and purpose in all we do, think and say
- A caring environment of acceptance, support, and achievement
Portrait of an OLMA Graduate
An OLMA graduate is informed, self-confident, service-oriented, resilient, and prepared with the competence and knowledge necessary to lead and succeed. Guided by faith, OLMA graduates obtain strength and realize purpose in their lives through four central core values: Wisdom, Unity, Mercy, and Courage.
Wisdom - OLMA graduates have the knowledge, skills, and vision to achieve their dreams.
Unity - As part of the Sisterhood, OLMA graduates share a forever bond of faith and friendship.
Mercy - OLMA graduates are grateful for the gift of life and for God`s special gifts. She will love and serve others so that they might also see the good within and around them.
Courage - OLMA graduates fearlessly seize every opportunity to better themselves and the world.
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School Reviews
| 5 I am a 1999 graduate of OLMA. I hold a BA and MA from Stockton University. I started college with credits acrued during my tenure at OLMA and I attribute my success at Stockton to skills aquired as a student of OLMA. I enjoyed playing Soccer in a competitive league, clubs and extracurricular events. The personal relationships I built while at OLMA with students, faculty and alumnae have continued into my adulthood. OLMA is a great environment for a young woman to get to know herself and prepare for her life ahead. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Tarah Sawyer |
| 5 I graduated from OLMA with 26 sisters in 1997. I went on to Cabrini University for my undergraduate degree and the Richard Stockton College for my Masters in Occupational Therapy. I treat patients in a skilled nursing home and in their homes. My first year of college was a breeze. OLMA had me working at a college level before I got there. OLMA prepared me even more so for life! These days, the news is flooded with women`s marches and women empowerment. I received this empowerment years ago from this incredible school. I`ve held numerous management positions and now balance a beautiful family and work life. I carry my values and knowledge learned as an OLMA girl with pride and it impacts all that I do. I live far away now, but every few years I like to attend a Mass or event at the school and it is always like coming home - Posted by Student/Alumni - Jessica Winkler |
| 5 I went to OLMA from 2003-2007 and it truly helped shape me into a college-ready, strong young woman. I used to present at open houses as a student and would always say how at OLMA, the valedictorian is a woman, the star athletes are women, the presidents of clubs and orgs are women, and this allowed us to truly thrive in a way that no where else would. As a class we experienced loss and success in a way that truly left a mark on who we all were, and we can thank OLMA for that. We were so supported in a caring, challenging environment that leaves me with so many amazing memories. I now work at a university in Philadelphia, and the women I see attending college here that graduated from OLMA continue to be some of the greatest students on our campus year to year. I am so glad that my parents allowed me to attend OLMA, it made the transition to college smooth and prepared me to become the strong, academically-ready young adult that I needed to be. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Holly (Orr) Ashton |
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