Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
Rochester, NY
1437 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY 14610
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- 97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Rochester since at least 2011
In Rochester, New York, Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women is an independent Catholic school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 612 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Diocese of Rochester. The school reports that about 97% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 612
- Teachers
- 60.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rochester
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 97% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 55% of Catholic schools in New York (10 students per teacher).
- Larger than 59% of Catholic schools in New York.
- Compared with 22 Catholic schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women
What grades does Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women serve?
Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women?
About 612 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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