Waldron Mercy Academy
Tel:
(610) 664-9847
Waldron Mercy Academy, a private Catholic co-ed elementary school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a diverse, faith community rooted in the gospel values of mercy and justice.
We are a school where the joy of discovery inspires serious study, social responsibility, and strong faith.
Montessori programs are offered in addition to the traditional preschool through grade 8 education.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 440 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,605
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Waldron Mercy Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Body Largest student body
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| Year Founded | 1923 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2001, 2009, 2020 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 440 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 17% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | IXL Advanced Learning |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform information can be found on the WMA Web site.) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $1,605 |
| Tuition Notes | $13,600 – half day Montessori $15,900 – full day Montessori and traditional preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten $15,450 - grades one through eight |
| Admissions Director | Suzanne Gallagher |
| Admissions Associate | Caili Fogarty |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 15 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Big and Little Buddies, Rock Band Club or Organization: Fall/Winter/Spring Clubs, Forensics, Model U.N., Reading Olympics, Toshiba/ExploraVision Competition, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Liturgical Music Group, Orchestra, Theater, Visual Arts, Vocal Arts Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramurals, Three-Season Athletic Program |
School Notes
- Founded in 1923; Co-educational, since 1987
- Child care available for children from three months to three years
- Full-day early childhood class for three-year-olds, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and grades one through eight
- Half- and full-day Montessori for students, three to six years
- Class size: average - 15
- Classes per age group: Two and three
- Student/Staff ratio: 8:1
- Advanced degrees: 60 percent of faculty
- Setting: 35-acre suburban campus, just outside Philadelphia
- Accreditation: Middle States Association
- Honors: Recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2001 and 2009 by the U.S. Department of Education; Middle States Association Program of Distinction in Service Learning
- Co-curriculars: Test-taking, student and research skills
- Extracurriculars: Vocal and performing arts, three-season athletic program, forensics, study skills, after school clubs and activities
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School Reviews
| 5 Waldron Mercy Academy has a strong academics based program that has helped our children develop socially, emotionally, and academically. We have three children, all with very different personalities, currently enrolled and all of them are thriving. The teachers are supportive and foster a lifelong love of learning. One of the things we love most about WMA is their commitment to service learning. The students have so many opportunities to participate in hands-on outreach programs that touch the lives of those in need. There is also a strong sense of community and many opportunities for involvement. Our children have loved the variety of sports, clubs, and extracurriculars that Waldron offers. We are so happy to have joined Waldron Mercy Academy and know our children are getting a wonderful education while creating lasting relationships with classmates, teachers, and staff. - Posted by Parent - Parent. |
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