Divine Mercy School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Payne, OH
120 Arturus St, Payne, OH 45880
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Ohio
- Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Payne since at least 2011
In Payne, Ohio, Divine Mercy School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 59 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio. Enrollment is up about 23% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Toledo. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 59
- Teachers
- 7.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 29 girls, 30 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Toledo
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Divine Mercy School whether it takes part.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · Voucher or scholarship
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 School
What grades does Divine Mercy School serve?
Divine Mercy School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Divine Mercy School?
About 59 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Divine Mercy School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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