Our Lady Of Mercy School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 525 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Our Lady Of Mercy School
Pre-K	62
Kind	43
1	48
2	39
3	39
4	58
5	73
6	44
7	49
8	70

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Grade 5 largest at 73 making it the biggest class, ahead of Grade 8 at 70 and well above Grade 2 and Grade 3 at 39.

Year Founded

1955

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Student Body

Total Students

525 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

86%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School community of faith provides for the growth of the whole child based on Catholic/Christian values.
It nourishes the spiritual, intellectual, social, psychological and physical growth of each child.
Our students are helped to develop their unique abilities and are prepared to succeed in future educational endeavors and to live effectively in the Church, civic and cultural communities.
We encourage and support the role of parents as the primary educators and work in cooperation with parents to achieve our goals.
We expect our students to consistently put forth their best efforts and we provide a safe, comfortable, Christian environment where students achieve their fullest potential.

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School community of faith provides for the growth of the whole child based on Catholic/Christian values.
It nourishes the spiritual, intellectual, social, psychological and physical growth of each child.
Our students are helped to develop their unique abilities and are prepared to succeed in future educational endeavors and to live effectively in the Church, civic and cultural communities.
We encourage and support the role of parents as the primary educators and work in cooperation with parents to achieve our goals.
We expect our students to consistently put forth their best efforts and we provide a safe, comfortable, Christian environment where students achieve their fullest potential.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Our Lady Of Mercy School often compared to?

Our Lady Of Mercy School is often viewed alongside schools like Sts Peter & Paul School, Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew by visitors of our site.

What is Our Lady Of Mercy School's ranking?

Our Lady Of Mercy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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

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

In what neighborhood is Our Lady Of Mercy School located?

Our Lady Of Mercy School is located in the Westlake neighborhood of Daly City, CA.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in San Mateo County, CA is $28,720 for elementary schools and $40,885 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Mateo County, CA is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).