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Our Lady Of Mercy School (Closed 2010)

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Our Lady of Mercy Academy is dedicated to the total child with Christ as the nucleus.

We strive to offer a spiritual and academic balance that encourages students to be Christ-like, charitable and accountable for their actions.

This enables them to become responsible citizens and vital members of their faith community.

We believe through this balance, they will be guided toward positive growth in all aspects of their environment.

We are dedicated to the development of the whole child ' spiritual, intellectual physical, social, and personal.

We recognize our responsibility and obligation to nurture the uniqueness and individuality of each student so that he/she may become aware of his/her rightful place in society as a totally integrated Christian person.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

259 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

90%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballWinter Track

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Our Lady Of Mercy School offer?

Our Lady Of Mercy School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football and Winter Track.

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).

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