About the School
- The mission of Mercer Christian Academy is to provide an educational program rooted in the Word of God that will assist Christian parents in providing the spiritual, academic and physical education necessary for their children to develop into adults with a Christian worldview, a heart for Christ, and a desire to serve others.
- We believe that students should be exposed to all disciplines of learning-including, but not limited to, Bible, Math, Science, Reading, Literature, Spelling, Writing, Social Studies, History, Geography, Grammar, Languages, Physical Education, Health, Technology, Home Skills, Music and Art.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
200 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
Average Class Size
14 students
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Elementary = $4940
Secondary = $5940
Multi-child discounts offered
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Deborah Timmons
Admissions Associate
Janice Petrie
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Chapel CommitteeDrama Club
JoyRideStudent Council
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mercer Christian Academy cost?
Mercer Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mercer Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Mercer Christian Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 82%.
What sports does Mercer Christian Academy offer?
Mercer Christian Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for Mercer Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Mercer Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Gr: 6-12 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
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(609) 882-1700
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 1
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112 W Delaware Avenue
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(609) 737-6128
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 17
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Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 972 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 17
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(609) 924-6700
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
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(609) 585-3353
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Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 17
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(609) 924-2449
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(609) 924-6700
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Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5
Assembly of God
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(609) 499-2100
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Gr: NS-PK | 27 students
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35 Arlington Avenue
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471 Parkway Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 695-3711
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Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-7900
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Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
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34 Rossa Ave
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
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Avg. class size: 16 students
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(609) 882-8077
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 65
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601 Lawrence Rd
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-7900
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 78 students
Sports: 22
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137 North Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 960-2004
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
1958-B Lawrenceville Rd
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 844-0770
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 92 students
Special Education School
526 S Olden Ave
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 584-1800
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
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Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 586-3075
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Catholic
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Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8077
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
34 Rossa Ave.
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(609) 882-8077
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
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Distance: 1.9 mi
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1550 Stuyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 643-0428
Distance: 1.9 mi
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Episcopal
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Trenton, NJ 08618
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 27 students
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(609) 695-2487
Distance: 1.1 mi
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Avg. class size: 20 students
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Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 695-3711
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
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Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8077
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
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(609) 882-8077
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
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