Below Average
#226 of 253 private schools in LA
Our Lady-mercy Catholic School
Elementary School · Baton Rouge, LA
A private elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
400 MARQUETTE AVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in LA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Our Lady-mercy Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,430
Median home value
$321,400
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
42.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Baton Rouge Special Education ProgramPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Mercy Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 858 | Compare → |
| Louisiana Virtual Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 2,180 | Compare → |
| Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid CityCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 442 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Our Lady-mercy Catholic School is listed in Baton Rouge, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Lady-mercy Catholic School
Our Lady-mercy Catholic School is a private elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, serving approximately 900 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Lady-mercy Catholic School
What grades does Our Lady-mercy Catholic School serve?
Our Lady-mercy Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Our Lady-mercy Catholic School?
Our Lady-mercy Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 900 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady-mercy Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady-mercy Catholic School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Lady-mercy Catholic School rank in LA?
Our Lady-mercy Catholic School ranks #226 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Our Lady-mercy Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Lady-mercy Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Our Lady-mercy Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Our Lady-mercy Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Our Lady-mercy Catholic School a religious school?
Our Lady-mercy Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 900
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Phone
- (225) 235-3491
- Area population (ZIP 70806)
- 28,551
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70806; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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