Very Good
#265 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 30% of private schools
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy
Elementary School · Johnstown, PA
A private elementary school in Johnstown, PA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
2306 BEDFORD ST, Johnstown, PA 15904
- 8.8:1 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 PA.
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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 PA
Test scores
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Where Divine Mercy Catholic Academy 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,246/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnstown), 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
$65,122
Median home value
$172,200
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15904; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Johnstown School District's Cyber AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Richland EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 822 | Compare → |
| Ferndale EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Divine Mercy Catholic Academy,west CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 3.5 mi | 122 | 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.
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.
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy is listed in Johnstown, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Divine Mercy Catholic Academy
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Johnstown, PA, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Divine Mercy Catholic Academy
What grades does Divine Mercy Catholic Academy serve?
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Divine Mercy Catholic Academy?
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Divine Mercy Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Divine Mercy Catholic Academy is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Divine Mercy Catholic Academy rank in PA?
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy ranks #265 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Divine Mercy Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Divine Mercy Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, Divine Mercy Catholic Academy 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 Catholic Academy a religious school?
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cambria County
- Phone
- (814) 961-3622
- Area population (ZIP 15904)
- 16,283
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 15904; 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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