Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 995 students
- 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
- 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.
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
Application URL
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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The nearest elementary school is Country Day School Of Baton Rouge (1.1 miles away)
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(225) 284-4042
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Avg. class size: 18 students
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Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-7481
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Gr: PK-8 | 564 students
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(225) 275-2820
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Gr: NS-12 | 915 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 1,172 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
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(225) 293-1298
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 915 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
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Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students
Christian
1771 N Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 932-2358
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
265 E AIRPORT AVE
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-2521
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Episcopal
3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,072 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
Baptist
5750 Parkview Church Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2500
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-5 | 51 students
4455 North Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 284-4042
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
2251 Main St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-7481
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
11400 Sherbrook Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 275-2820
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 915 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 1,172 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Catholic
7880 Saint George Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 293-1298
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
2251 Main St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-7481
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
11400 Sherbrook Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 275-2820
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 915 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 1,172 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Catholic
7880 Saint George Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 293-1298
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students
Christian
1771 N Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 932-2358
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-5 | 51 students
4455 North Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 284-4042
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students
Christian
1771 N Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 932-2358
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Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
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Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-7407
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Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
265 E AIRPORT AVE
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-2521
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Gr: 8-12 | 1,097 students
All-boys (Catholic)
855 Hearthstone Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0397
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students
Christian
1771 N Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 932-2358
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
265 E AIRPORT AVE
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-2521
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 1,097 students
All-boys (Catholic)
855 Hearthstone Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0397
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 226 students
Christian
8919 World Ministry Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70826
(225) 768-3026
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 58 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
1800 S Acadian Thruway
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 336-8735
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-5 | 51 students
4455 North Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 284-4042
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students
Christian
1771 N Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 932-2358
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4295 Prescott Ct
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-7407
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
265 E AIRPORT AVE
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-2521
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 1,097 students
All-boys (Catholic)
855 Hearthstone Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0397
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students
Christian
1771 N Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 932-2358
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4295 Prescott Ct
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-7407
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
265 E AIRPORT AVE
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-2521
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Sports: 6
Episcopal
8833 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-8601
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
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(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
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5650 Claycut Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 924-1308
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 924-1308
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Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Louisiana Rebirth Blended Learning Academy
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4962 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 448-5399
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 448-5399
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Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 394-9576
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 394-9576
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(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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282 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
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Bottom 50%10
1348 Valcour St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 926-2353
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 926-2353
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