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#240 of 404 private schools in NC

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School

Elementary School · Winston-salem, NC

A private elementary school in Winston-salem, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1730 LINK RD, Winston-salem, NC 27103

  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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 NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,185.9
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Diversity Index59%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment165
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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 NC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Our Lady of 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,758/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winston-salem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,582

Median home value

$220,600

Median rent

$1,113/mo

College educated

41.3%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White58.8%
Hispanic23.6%
Asian7.3%
Two or More7.3%
Black3.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Diggs-latham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–50.6 mi393Compare →
St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–51.1 mi89Compare →
Konnoak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–51.5 mi592Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 of Mercy Catholic School is listed in Winston-salem, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is a private elementary school in Winston-salem, NC, serving approximately 165 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School

What grades does Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School serve?

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School?

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School rank in NC?

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School ranks #240 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 of Mercy Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of 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 of Mercy Catholic School a religious school?

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
165
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Forsyth County
Area population (ZIP 27103)
33,978
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
38.7
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 27103; 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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