Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School proudly offers a learning environment where parents are supported in their awesome task of raising the next generation.
We believe that the privilege of teaching your children also comes with a great responsibility.
We are aware of the changing role of education in the new millennium, and are committed to providing you with the best education for your children.
The purpose of Our Mother of Mercy School is to create a Catholic Environment with excellence in academics.
We are dedicated to fostering an atmosphere of love where every child can develop to her/his maximum potential.
The building of a sense of Christian values, the development of moral responsibilities, and service in the community are of vital importance to the development of the total person.
Our Mother of Mercy School is an accredited Catholic school for grades 3PK-8 under the supervision of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
The formal curriculum for Our Mother of Mercy School is contained in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocesan Curriculum Guides.
These curriculum guides are based on Christian values and authentic Catholic doctrine.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Our Mother Of Mercy School?
The application deadline for Our Mother Of Mercy School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Our Mother Of Mercy School is Avondale House (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Harbor Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Small Steps Nurturing Center - Jensen (0.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Small Steps Nurturing Center - Jensen
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 114 students 0.9 miles 2902 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77026
(713) 236-0330
Houston, TX 77026
(713) 236-0330
0.9
PK-K
114
Harbor Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Grades: PK-3 | 41 students 1.4 miles 623 Kress St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 637-4406
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 637-4406
1.4
PK-3
41
Bayou Village School
Special Program Emphasis
Grades: PK-5 | 148 students 1.7 miles 3701 Hardy St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 864-2452
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 864-2452
1.7
PK-5
148
Grades: PK-8 | 137 students 1.7 miles 916 Majestic St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 674-5545
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 674-5545
1.7
PK-8
137
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 207 students 1.8 miles 2405 Navigation Blvd
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 224-6904
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 224-6904
1.8
PK-8
207
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