Our Lady Of Mercy School (Top Ranked ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ for 2026-27)

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Our Lady Of Mercy School

1400 E 27th St Merced, CA 95340

Tel: (209) 722-7496

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 360 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Our Lady Of Mercy School in Merced, CA, serves 360 students from preâ€“kindergarten through 8th grade in a coâ€“educational, cityâ€“based Catholic setting.
Founded in 1927, this California Kâ€“8 private school has one of the longest histories among local private schools.
The studentâ€“teacher ratio of 30:1, with 12 total teachers supporting the school's enrollment.
The student body is 56% students of color, reflecting diversity in the Merced community.
Our Lady Of Mercy ranks in the top 20% of private schools in California for largest student enrollment and school age.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 360 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Our Lady Of Mercy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Our Lady Of Mercy School
Pre-K	70
Kind	28
1	25
2	30
3	28
4	30
5	47
6	24
7	31
8	47

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Year Founded

1927

School Calendar

School Motto

Enlightening the Mind While Enriching the Soul.

Student Body

Total Students

360 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

56%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

30:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Our Lady Of Mercy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Our Lady Of Mercy School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in California is $17,124 for elementary schools and $23,599 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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