Our Lady Of Mercy Academy
- Founded in 1928 as a Catholic College preparatory school for young women, Our Lady of Mercy Academy is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education permeated with the charism of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy.
- In response to the challenge of the Gospel, the faculty and staff of our Lady of Mercy Academy work to educate students in a holistic fashion within a compassionate environment of reverence for one another and for the world.
- Each student is challenged to develop her God-given gifts thus empowering the young woman to become an authentic witness of Mercy in the global community of the 21st century.
- The philosophy of Our Lady of Mercy Academy is based on the Church’s threefold mission: to impart the message of Jesus, to advance the building of Christian community, and to bear witness to the Gospel message.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 412 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,700
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Our Lady Of Mercy Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other religious school association(s) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 412 students |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| % Students of Color | 11% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,700 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 16 sports |
| Sports | Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter TrackBadminton, Ballet, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school and elementary school to Our Lady Of Mercy Academy is The Center For Developmental Disabilities (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Greentrees Country Day School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- WoodburyThe Center For Developmental DisabilitiesSpecial Education SchoolGrades: K-12 | 101 students
0 miles
72 S Woods Rd
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 921-7650 0 K-12
101 - Woodbury Grades: 7-12 | 34 students
1 miles
260 Crossways Park Drive, Suite A
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 364-5414 1 7-12
34 - SyossetGreentrees Country Day SchoolAlternative SchoolGrades: PK-K | 108 students
1.2 miles
247 Jackson Ave
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 621-4949 1.2 PK-K
108 - Syosset Grades: NS-8 | 257 students
1.2 miles
2 Teibrook Ave
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 921-7767 1.2 NS-8
257 - SyossetVariety Child Learning CenterSpecial Education SchoolGrades: PK | 318 students
1.4 miles
47 Humphrey Dr
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 921-7171 1.4 PK
318
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