Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 193 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School
Pre-K	20
Kind	20
1	21
2	20
3	19
4	18
5	16
6	23
7	18
8	18

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Various - full-time Learning Support Teacher

Year Founded

1957

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010

Student Body

Total Students

193 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

21 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

White polo shirts/navy pants/shorts, Plaid jumpers/skirts

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,000

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Tuition Notes

Pre-K Full Day & Half Day fees vary. Triad Cap-Assist Fee (per family) $300 applicable K-8th grade.. Multiple child discount available. Tuition Assistance available. Catholic and Non-Catholic rates vary.

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Intramural Sports OnlySoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Ballet ClassBand Instruction

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Tae Kwon Do

School Notes

Our nationally-recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence gives our students the right foundation for life.
We work each day to build a community of faith, hope, and love so that each student can learn and grow to be the person God is calling him or her to be. Our rigorous curriculum instills a love of learning in our students, skillfully preparing them to move on to any high school they choose with self-confidence and poise.
Our exceptional faculty inspire students to become passionate, well-rounded, and highly-principled individuals who know they are loved and have a purpose to serve in our world.
Students learn not only in the classroom, but through important experiences that Mercy is able to provide. From our Buddy program that pairs middle schoolers with our youngest students, encouraging responsibility and creating role models, to the Helping Hands of Mercy group that cultivates a life-long commitment to service and social awareness, our students learn the foundations of leadership and personal responsibility.
In addition, we have invested in technology enhancements throughout the school so that all our students have access to tablet devices and interactive whiteboards, which allows our teachers to take content a step further and bring innovation to our already-strong curriculum.

School Motto: We believe education should be as unique as each student.
School Mascot: Mustang

Our Lady of Mercy School helps students build foundations for a purposeful life through Faith, Academics, and Values.

FAITH:

loving, faith-based academic community
weekly school masses with student-led liturgy
daily prayer
seasonal prayer and penance services

ACADEMICS

Follow and exceed requirements of the North Carolina Core Curriculum and Essential Standards
Standardized test scores exceed national average, even though we have our students test in October as a diagnostic, instead of May for EOGs.
Average of 50% of our 4th and 7th graders have qualified for Duke TIP over the past 10 years (score 95th percentile or above on one core test of SAT-10)
Fine arts curriculum
Spanish language program for all grades, starting in PreK
Technology enhancements allow for interaction with content and new ways to learn
Accredited by AdvancEd and the Diocese of Charlotte

VALUES

Monthly and year-long service projects put faith in action
Buddy program turns older students into mentors for younger students, developing leadership and role modeling skills
Diverse community, welcoming to students and families of all races, religions, national origins. Over 35% of our students are students of color.

Other services:

Full-time learning support
Before-School care starting at 7:30
K-8 After-School care until 6:00 p.m./ ASC for Pre-K not available
Tuition Assistance available (application deadline March 15)

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School cost?

Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 82%.

What sports does Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School offer?

Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School's ranking?

Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School?

The application deadline for Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (4 reviews)

5 12/17/2016

We previously had our children at an independent private school and were very disappointed with the level of academics and overall quality of the school and the care it provided. We moved our children to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School and it was one of the best decisions we've ever made. Our Lady of Mercy has outstanding academics and the teachers are exceptional. The school community is so warm and welcoming and my children absolutely love their school, as do we. It is no surprise that OLM was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. I feel so grateful that my children are able to be in such a fantastic learning environment.

- Posted by Parent - Forest

5 12/17/2016

OLM has been a great blessing to my family. My eldest started off in public school and was in the AG program. I felt that she lacked in her writing skills and wasn't developing the best study habits as she rarely came home with a text book. At OLM she was taught organization, structure and how to study. Grammar was emphasized which was a new subject to her. Her writing improved tremendously and I am thankful to the teachers at OLM for that. The school is academically solid. For parents interested in the athletic side of things. Mercy pride is a serious thing. Children get exposed to team sports earlier than is typical in some school settings. They are also able to participate in the band if they are musically inclined. Every child gets an opportunity to shine and let others see their talents. The teachers have your children's best interest at heart. It is a school filled with love and people who genuinely care about each other. The Mercy community will always be my family. Go Mustangs!!!!!!

- Posted by Parent - Denise Steele

5 5/20/2016

It was an easy decision when we visited Mercy for the first time. We saw something that was missing from other schools, which was the complete package. The education provided goes beyond just books; it speaks to the child as a whole. The schools' principles focus on strengthening core values, nurturing our children and setting a foundation that includes faith, love and responsibility. It was, by far, the best value for the level of education provided.It was, by far, and still is 5 years later, the best value for the level of education provided.

- Posted by Parent - simon

5 5/17/2016

Our Lady of Mercy's academics are second to none but to us, the true sense of family and the warmth which exudes from this school is unlike anything we had ever experienced. Once you walk through the doors of Mercy, you instantly feel as though you are home and the comfort this provides is amazing. This school is far more than just a great school.

- Posted by Parent - kimmi

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The average private school tuition in Winston Salem, NC is $11,288 for elementary schools and $15,139 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Winston Salem, NC is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).