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
Top Rankings
The Sisters Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Living Word Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
81 State Route 35 N
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-1947
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-1947
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
(Catholic)
1212 1st Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 775-8989
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 775-8989
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 181 students
Little People At Work
Daycare / Preschool
500 Neptune Blvd
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-7111
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-7111
0.8 miles
Gr: K | 15 students
Jersey Shore Medical Center
Daycare / Preschool
1945 Route 33
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-4400
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-4400
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
73 Wickapecko Dr.
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-0454
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-0454
2 miles
Gr: K | 130 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Schroth School
Special Education School
1701 Kneeley Blvd
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-5900
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-5900
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
St. Rose High School
(Catholic)
607 7th Ave
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-2858
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-2858
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1604 Woodfield Rd
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 681-6900
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 681-6900
2.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 116 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillel Yeshiva School
(Jewish)
1025 Deal Rd
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-9300
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-9300
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 920 students Tuition listed
Hillel Yeshiva High School
Alternative School (Jewish)
1027 Deal Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-9300
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-9300
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
(Catholic)
1212 1st Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 775-8989
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 775-8989
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 181 students
Schroth School
Special Education School
1701 Kneeley Blvd
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-5900
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-5900
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
605 6th Avenue
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-5555
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-5555
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1604 Woodfield Rd
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 681-6900
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 681-6900
2.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 116 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillel Yeshiva School
(Jewish)
1025 Deal Rd
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-9300
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-9300
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 920 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Living Word Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
81 State Route 35 N
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-1947
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-1947
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Little People At Work
Daycare / Preschool
500 Neptune Blvd
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-7111
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-7111
0.8 miles
Gr: K | 15 students
Jersey Shore Medical Center
Daycare / Preschool
1945 Route 33
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-4400
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-4400
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
73 Wickapecko Dr.
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-0454
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-0454
2 miles
Gr: K | 130 students
Schroth School
Special Education School
1701 Kneeley Blvd
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-5900
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-5900
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
School
(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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