Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Sisters Academy
About the School
- In 1986, the Sisters of Mercy purchased and renovated 1106 Main Street and incorporated under the title of Mercy Center.
- Mercy Center is a part of the community, offering programs and services to help children, families and individuals live a full and productive life.
- Mercy Center is committed to providing people with the resources necessary to overcome life’s burdens and obstacles in an environment marked by dignity and respect.
- Mercy Center provides hope, help and healing to people in the community through education, emergency and family services.
- Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Center has a special concern for families and children and is committed to living the core values of Respect, Justice, Integrity, Service and Compassion.
- Sisters Academy, established in 1997, is a program of Mercy Center.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
The Sisters Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Sisters Academy?
The application deadline for The Sisters Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Sisters Academy is Schroth School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Living Word Christian Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
81 State Route 35 N
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-1947
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 181 students
Catholic
1212 1st Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 775-8989
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
500 Neptune Blvd
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-7111
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
1945 Route 33
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-4400
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K | 130 students
Special Education School
73 Wickapecko Dr.
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-0454
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1701 Kneeley Blvd
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-5900
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students
Catholic
607 7th Ave
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-2858
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1604 Woodfield Rd
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 681-6900
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 920 students
Jewish
1025 Deal Rd
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-9300
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
1027 Deal Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-9300
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 181 students
Catholic
1212 1st Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 775-8989
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1701 Kneeley Blvd
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-5900
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
605 6th Avenue
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-5555
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1604 Woodfield Rd
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 681-6900
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 920 students
Jewish
1025 Deal Rd
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-9300
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
81 State Route 35 N
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-1947
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
500 Neptune Blvd
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-7111
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
1945 Route 33
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-4400
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K | 130 students
Special Education School
73 Wickapecko Dr.
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-0454
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1701 Kneeley Blvd
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-5900
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Whiting Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Manchester Blvd
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 350-4994
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 350-4994
9318 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
South Toms River Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
419 Dover Road
Toms River, NJ 08757
(732) 505-5890
Toms River, NJ 08757
(732) 505-5890
9319.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Lakehurst Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Union Ave
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-5741
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-5741
9319.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Ocean Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Massachusetts Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6525
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6525
9320 miles
Gr: K-9 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Pine Beach Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Pennsylvania Avenue
Pine Beach, NJ 08741
(732) 505-5870
Pine Beach, NJ 08741
(732) 505-5870
9320 miles
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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