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#453 of 713 private schools in OH
Divine Mercy School
Elementary School · Payne, OH
A private elementary school in Payne, OH serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
120 ARTURUS ST, Payne, OH 45880
- Math 53% vs OH 37% (2019)
- Reading 47% vs OH 49% (2019)
- 11.7:1 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 OH.
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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 OH
2019 OST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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Where Divine Mercy 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average383/100K
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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
$71,875
Median home value
$123,400
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45880; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 249 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Divine Mercy School is listed in Payne, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Divine Mercy School
Divine Mercy School is a private elementary school in Payne, OH, serving approximately 70 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Divine Mercy School
What grades does Divine Mercy School serve?
Divine Mercy School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Divine Mercy School?
Divine Mercy School has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Divine Mercy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Divine Mercy School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Divine Mercy School rank in OH?
Divine Mercy School ranks #453 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Divine Mercy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Divine Mercy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Divine Mercy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Divine Mercy School has 53% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Divine Mercy School a private school?
Yes, Divine Mercy 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 Divine Mercy School a religious school?
Divine Mercy School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Paulding County
- Phone
- (419) 263-2114
- Area population (ZIP 45880)
- 2,437
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 37
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 45880; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2019 OST; directory SY 2021–22
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