Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Our Lady Of Mercy School
About the School
- Our Lady Of Mercy School in Merced, CA, serves 360 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a co–educational, city–based Catholic setting.
- Founded in 1927, this California K–8 private school has one of the longest histories among local private schools.
- The student–teacher ratio of 30:1, with 12 total teachers supporting the school's enrollment.
- The student body is 56% students of color, reflecting diversity in the Merced community.
- Our Lady Of Mercy ranks in the top 20% of private schools in California for largest student enrollment and school age.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Our Lady Of Mercy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
360 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Enlightening the Mind While Enriching the Soul.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Our Lady Of Mercy School often compared to?
Our Lady Of Mercy School is often viewed alongside schools like Stone Ridge Christian Elementary 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).
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Popular comparisons: Our Lady Of Mercy School vs. Stone Ridge Christian Elementary
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The nearest high school to Our Lady Of Mercy School is Stone Ridge Christian School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul School (0.9 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
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(209) 386-0322
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148 Avoca Farm Rd
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 482-4748
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
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(209) 386-0322
Distance: 2399.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students
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Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
148 Avoca Farm Rd
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 482-4748
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
Christian
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1801 Winton Way
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 358-3341
Distance: 2399.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
148 Avoca Farm Rd
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 482-4748
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
Christian
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1801 Winton Way
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 358-3341
Distance: 2399.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
148 Avoca Farm Rd
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 482-4748
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
436 W 21st St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
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Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
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Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
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Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
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Sports: 12
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Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Christian
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
Distance: 9.0 mi
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(209) 357-5691
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(209) 358-0790
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
2738 Dan Ward Rd
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
Christian
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Christian
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Assembly of God
1683 5th St
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-5691
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
436 W 21st St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
2738 Dan Ward Rd
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
Christian
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Christian
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
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2900 Green St.
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(209) 385-6610
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(209) 385-6610
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Herbert Hoover Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
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Bottom 50%10
800 East 26th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6631
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6631
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 629 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Charles Wright Elementary School
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900 East 20th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6615
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6615
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(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
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(209) 385-6674
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6674
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