Divine Mercy Academy in Severna Park, MD, is a co–ed Catholic alternative school serving grades K–8 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 91 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 11 teachers.
Student diversity includes 12.09 percent students of color, reflecting some demographic variety within the suburban setting.
Divine Mercy Academy is part of a cluster of private schools in the Pasadena area, offering an option for families seeking Catholic education in grades K–8.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Divine Mercy Academy?
The application deadline for Divine Mercy Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Divine Mercy Academy is Calvary Baptist Church Academy (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Divine Mercy Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Community Christian Pre School & Kindergarten (1.3 miles away)
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8513 Saint Jane Dr.
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 705-0778
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 705-0778
- miles
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Community Christian Pre School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
8680 Fort Smallwood Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9250
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9250
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Pasadena Child Care and Homework Center
Daycare / Preschool
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Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-3580
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-3580
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
3705 Mountain Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-0292
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-0292
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
35 Magothy Beach Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 439-9655
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 439-9655
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 73 students Acceptance rate listed
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Calvary Baptist Church Academy ![Calvary Baptist Church Academy Photo]( "Calvary Baptist Church Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
407 Marley Station Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 768-5324
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 768-5324
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Children's Guild At Anne Arundel County
Special Education School
6730 Baymeadow Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 269-7600
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 269-7600
4.9 miles
Gr: 4-9 | 15 students Tuition listed
7823 Oakwood Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 761-1118
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 761-1118
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students
60 Robinson Rd # B9
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
6.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
201 Water St
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
6.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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8513 Saint Jane Dr.
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 705-0778
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 705-0778
- miles
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Calvary Baptist Church Academy ![Calvary Baptist Church Academy Photo]( "Calvary Baptist Church Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
407 Marley Station Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 768-5324
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 768-5324
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Children's Guild At Anne Arundel County
Special Education School
6730 Baymeadow Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 269-7600
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 269-7600
4.9 miles
Gr: 4-9 | 15 students Tuition listed
8422 Elvaton Road
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 647-3224
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 647-3224
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Severna Park Children's Centre
Daycare / Preschool
144 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 647-3504
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 647-3504
5.2 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students
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Community Christian Pre School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
8680 Fort Smallwood Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9250
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9250
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Pasadena Child Care and Homework Center
Daycare / Preschool
8896 Fort Smallwood Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-3580
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-3580
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
3705 Mountain Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-0292
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-0292
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
35 Magothy Beach Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 439-9655
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 439-9655
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 73 students Acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
4229 Postal Court
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-4720
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-4720
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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Special Education School
8801 Ritchie Dr
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(301) 808-8100
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-8100
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(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
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Rank:
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950 Nalley Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 636-6340
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 636-6340
9236.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
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900 Nalley Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-8390
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-8390
9236.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
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Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1330
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1330
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Rank:
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(301) 808-8160
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8160
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