Mother of Mercy Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Pittsburgh, PA
5200 Greenridge Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mother of Mercy Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 298 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 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–8
- Students
- 298
- Teachers
- 21.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 133 girls, 165 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Pittsburgh
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mother of Mercy Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit 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 Mother of Mercy Academy
What grades does Mother of Mercy Academy serve?
Mother of Mercy Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Mother of Mercy Academy?
About 298 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mother of Mercy 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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