Excellent
#2 of 143 private schools in NE
Top 1% of private schools
Mercy High School
High School · Omaha, NE
A private high school in Omaha, NE serving grades 9th – 12th.
1501 S 48TH ST, Omaha, NE 68106
- 9.6:1 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 NE.
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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 NE
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Mercy High 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,549/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,649
Median home value
$202,900
Median rent
$1,234/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68106; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownell Talbot College Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Duchesne Academy of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Buena Vista High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 2.3 mi | 1,153 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 2,674 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mercy High School is listed in Omaha, NE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mercy High School
Mercy High School is a private high school in Omaha, NE, serving approximately 317 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 143 private schools in NE.
What's said publicly about Mercy High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercy High School
What grades does Mercy High School serve?
Mercy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mercy High School?
Mercy High School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercy High School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mercy High School rank in NE?
Mercy High School ranks #2 of 143 private schools in NE.
What is Mercy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mercy High School a private school?
Yes, Mercy High School is a private all-girls 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 Mercy High School a religious school?
Mercy High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Douglas County
- Phone
- (402) 553-9424
- Area population (ZIP 68106)
- 21,928
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 68106; 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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