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Divine Mercy Academy

Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8

Pasadena, MD

8513 Saint Jane Dr, Pasadena, MD 21122

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Maryland

In Pasadena, Maryland, Divine Mercy Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 141 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
141
Teachers
14.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 63 girls, 78 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by grade

    K19
    119
    216
    316
    417
    513
    611
    720
    810

    Student body

    White93%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian3%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Divine Mercy Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Maryland's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Divine Mercy Academy

    What grades does Divine Mercy Academy serve?

    Divine Mercy Academy serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Divine Mercy Academy?

    About 141 students, with 10 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. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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