Divine Mercy Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Rockaway, NJ
87 Halsey Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- A Catholic school in Rockaway
Divine Mercy Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Rockaway, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 166 students and around 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Paterson. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 166
- Teachers
- 14 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 93 girls, 73 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Paterson
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Divine Mercy Academy
What grades does Divine Mercy Academy serve?
Divine Mercy Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Divine Mercy Academy?
About 166 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Divine Mercy Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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