About the School
- Our Lady Of Mercy in Dayton, OH, is a Catholic co–educational school serving grades K through 8 with a total enrollment of 170 students.
- The school operates in a central city community and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 11 teachers on staff.
- Approximately 62% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within this Dayton K–8 private school.
- Our Lady Of Mercy is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), aligning with Catholic educational standards.
- This Dayton private school's enrollment size and grade span provide a mid–sized option for families seeking Catholic education in the central city area.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Mercy?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Mercy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Our Lady Of Mercy is Gloria Dei Montessori School (1.7 miles away)
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Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
615 Shiloh Drive
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 274-7195
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
Episcopal
925 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 224-8555
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 60 students
380 W Second St
Dayton, OH 45422
(937) 496-7995
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 215 students
Catholic
40 Notre Dame Ave
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 222-7231
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
4870 Denlinger Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 238-4573
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
615 Shiloh Drive
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 274-7195
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
Episcopal
925 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 224-8555
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 701 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
505 S Ludlow St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 461-3740
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1617 Ohmer Ave
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 253-5288
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
593 Infirmary Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(397) 496-3130
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
615 Shiloh Drive
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 274-7195
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
Episcopal
925 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 224-8555
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 215 students
Catholic
40 Notre Dame Ave
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 222-7231
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
4870 Denlinger Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 238-4573
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
138 Gramont Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
615 Shiloh Drive
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 274-7195
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
4870 Denlinger Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 238-4573
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
138 Gramont Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8
Alternative School
138 S Wilkinson St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 800-1234
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool
4100 W 3rd St Building 401
Dayton, OH 45428
(937) 268-0336
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Horizon Science Academy-dayton
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4751 Sue Ann Blvd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 277-1177
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 277-1177
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Edwin Joel Brown Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 Willowwood Drive
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5740
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5740
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2314 Elsmere Ave
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4590
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4590
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 Shoup Mill Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 542-5840
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 542-5840
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy
Charter School
(Reading: ≤20%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Woodbury Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(513) 281-2316
Dayton, OH 45415
(513) 281-2316
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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