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Divine Mercy Catholic Academy

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6

Johnstown, PA

2306 Bedford St, Johnstown, PA 15904

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Johnstown
  • Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in Johnstown since at least 2011

Divine Mercy Catholic Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 244 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
244
Teachers
26 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 114 girls, 130 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (9 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    243’11–12236’13–14220’15–16237’17–18230’21–22244’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K63
    K36
    138
    236
    325
    438
    538
    633

    Student body

    White82%
    Black14%
    Two or more races4%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

    More about Pennsylvania'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 Catholic Academy

    What grades does Divine Mercy Catholic Academy serve?

    Divine Mercy Catholic Academy serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Divine Mercy Catholic Academy?

    About 244 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Divine Mercy Catholic Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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