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#829 of 992 private schools in NY

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women

High School · Rochester, NY

A private high school in Rochester, NY serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

1437 BLOSSOM RD, Rochester, NY 14610

  • 12.1:1 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 NY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,166.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index32%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Enrollment721
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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 NY

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,924/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), 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

$83,260

Median home value

$238,200

Median rent

$1,181/mo

College educated

65.9%

Homeownership

54.4%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White81.4%
Black6.2%
Two or More5.0%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian3.5%
Native American0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rochester Academy of Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–90.9 mi266Compare →
Ora AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–121.1 mi8Compare →
East Upper High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–121.5 mi780Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women is listed in Rochester, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women is a private high school in Rochester, NY, serving approximately 721 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women

What grades does Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women serve?

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women?

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women has an enrollment of approximately 721 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women is 12.1:1. 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 School for Young Women rank in NY?

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women ranks #829 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 School for Young Women a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women 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 Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women a religious school?

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

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

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
721
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
162 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monroe County
Area population (ZIP 14610)
14,082
Area average commute
15.5 min
Area median age
42.5
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 14610; 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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