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Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Winston-Salem, NC

1730 Link Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
  • Serving families in Winston-Salem since at least 2011

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 141 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Charlotte. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 175 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
141
Teachers
15 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 78 girls, 63 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    198’11–12200’13–14183’15–16165’17–18170’19–20165’21–22141’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K15
    117
    216
    314
    418
    518
    615
    717
    811

    Student body

    White39%
    Hispanic or Latino38%
    Two or more races9%
    Black7%
    Asian6%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

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

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    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 Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School

    What grades does Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School serve?

    Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School?

    About 141 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School?

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

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