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#638 of 873 private schools in PA
Mercyhurst Preparatory School
High School · Erie, PA
A private high school in Erie, PA serving grades 9th – 12th.
538 E GRANDVIEW BLVD, Erie, PA 16504
- 12.2:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where Mercyhurst Preparatory 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,326/100K
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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
$51,988
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$966/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16504; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Pa Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 748 | Compare → |
| Erie HSEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,417 | Compare → |
| Perseus House Cs of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Cathedral Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 406 | 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.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mercyhurst Preparatory School is listed in Erie, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mercyhurst Preparatory School
Mercyhurst Preparatory School is a private high school in Erie, PA, serving approximately 426 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #638 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercyhurst Preparatory School
What grades does Mercyhurst Preparatory School serve?
Mercyhurst Preparatory School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mercyhurst Preparatory School?
Mercyhurst Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercyhurst Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercyhurst Preparatory School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mercyhurst Preparatory School rank in PA?
Mercyhurst Preparatory School ranks #638 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Mercyhurst Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercyhurst Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mercyhurst Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Mercyhurst Preparatory 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 Mercyhurst Preparatory School a religious school?
Mercyhurst Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 5.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (814) 824-2474
- Area population (ZIP 16504)
- 15,632
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 16504; 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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