Mount Merici Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked ME School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 186 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,200
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Mount Merici Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mount Merici Academy
Nursery	20
Pre-K	40
Kind	22
1	15
2	11
3	15
4	11
5	20
6	13
7	7
8	12

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1911

School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

School Motto

We educate the whole child - mind, body and spirit.

Student Body

Total Students

186 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

20 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,200

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies based on grade level. Scholarships are available. Nursery school is $19/day. Lower and Upper Wing tuitions vary from $3400-5200.

% on Financial Aid

60%

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballGolf

Intramural Sports OnlyKayaking

Nordic SkiingSoccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

French ClubItalian Club

Science Olympiad Team

Arts and Music Programs:

"The Spark" Music ProgramAfter-school Art

Drama/Theatre

Recreational Athletic Programs:

BasketballRunning Club

Soccer

School Notes

Mount Merici Academy is a private, co-educational Ursuline school offering morning Nursery School, half-day Pre-Kindergarten and full-day Kindergarten through Grade 8.
Mount Merici Academy is sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of the Central Province and is located in Waterville, Maine.
Mount Merici Academy serves to support your family by assisting you in tending to your child's optimal academic, social, and spiritual formation.
Mount Merici has a highly dedicated lay faculty and administration who today carry on the mission of the Ursuline Sisters in offering academic excellence in a supportive and caring environment.
Mount Merici Academy consistently has as a clear focus the importance of each child's individual gifts and challenges, as well as an educational focus on the whole child - mind, body and spirit.
At Mount Merici Academy students receive a strong foundation for future success.
Mount Merici Academy's Stanford Achievement Test scores are consistently high, with overall student performance multiple grade levels ahead of their actual current grade levels.
Mount Merici Academy has earned the prestigious accreditation of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Mount Merici Academy is a private, co-educational Ursuline school offering morning Nursery School, half-day Pre-Kindergarten and full-day Kindergarten through Grade 8. Sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of the Central Province and located in Waterville, Maine, Mount Merici Academy serves to support your family by assisting you in tending to your child's optimal academic, social, and spiritual formation. Mount Merici has a highly dedicated lay faculty and administration who today carry on the mission of the Ursuline Sisters in offering academic excellence in a supportive and caring environment. Mount Merici Academy consistently has as a clear focus the importance of each child's individual gifts and challenges, as well as an educational focus on the whole child - mind, body and spirit. At Mount Merici Academy students receive a strong foundation for future success. Mount Merici Academy's Stanford Achievement Test scores are consistently high, with overall student performance multiple grade levels ahead of their actual current grade levels. Mount Merici Academy has earned the prestigious accreditation of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mount Merici Academy cost?

Mount Merici Academy's tuition is approximately $5,200 for private students.

What sports does Mount Merici Academy offer?

Mount Merici Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Intramural Sports Only, Kayaking, Nordic Skiing and Soccer.

What is Mount Merici Academy's ranking?

Mount Merici Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Mount Merici Academy?

The application deadline for Mount Merici Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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