Our Lady Of Mercy School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

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Our Lady Of Mercy School

1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340

Our Lady Of Mercy School in Merced, CA, serves 360 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a co–educational, city–based Catholic setting.

Founded in 1927, this California K–8 private school has one of the longest histories among local private schools.

The student–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)

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

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1927

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

360 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

56%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Our Lady Of Mercy School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

30:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Enlightening the Mind While Enriching the Soul.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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Quick Facts (2026)

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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The average private school tuition in California is $17,495 for elementary schools and $23,315 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in California is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).