Mother of Mercy Academy vs. St. Sylvester Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Mother of Mercy AcademyElementary school
St. Sylvester Elementary School
30 W Willock Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Elementary schoolPittsburgh, PA 15227
Top Rankings
Mother of Mercy Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Mother of Mercy Academy serves 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of Mother of Mercy Academy is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
St. Sylvester School is a Parish School in the South Hills Deanery in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
The administrative structure greatly impacts the total education and our ability to create an environment that is conducive to academic and spiritual growth.
The principal looks to the pastor for guidance, support, and encouragement to provide effective leadership for the school.
The collaboration of the pastor and the principal facilitates decisions in the area of staffing, financing, fund raising and improving the physical plant.
Our mission is to teach our students about God, His Commandments, His Sacraments and His Love.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Students Body
Total Students
359 students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
13
Kindergarten Students
40
8
Grade 1 Students
45
10
Grade 2 Students
42
15
Grade 3 Students
40
13
Grade 4 Students
35
5
Grade 5 Students
30
21
Grade 6 Students
40
16
Grade 7 Students
32
14
Grade 8 Students
25
12
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
9 teachers
Average Class Size
20
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:14
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(school uniform)
(school uniform)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,500
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Tuition Notes
Start at $3500 for one.
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Acceptance Rate
99%
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
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Sports
Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band Program, Choir, Forensics Team, Math 24, PJAS, Spelling Bee
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