Very Good
#126 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 14% of private schools
Waldron Mercy Academy
Elementary School · Merion Station, PA
A private elementary school in Merion Station, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
513 MONTGOMERY AVE, Merion Station, PA 19066
- 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 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$243,500
Median home value
$871,300
Median rent
$2,319/mo
College educated
83.6%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19066; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens School at St JohnsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Gan Chabad of the Main LinePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Cynwyd SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Merion EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 442 | 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.
Waldron Mercy Academy is listed in Merion Station, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Waldron Mercy Academy
Waldron Mercy Academy is a private elementary school in Merion Station, PA, serving approximately 370 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waldron Mercy Academy
What grades does Waldron Mercy Academy serve?
Waldron Mercy Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Waldron Mercy Academy?
Waldron Mercy Academy has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldron Mercy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldron Mercy Academy 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 Waldron Mercy Academy rank in PA?
Waldron Mercy Academy ranks #126 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Waldron Mercy Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Waldron Mercy Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Waldron Mercy Academy a private school?
Yes, Waldron Mercy 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 Waldron Mercy Academy a religious school?
Waldron Mercy Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (610) 664-9847
- Area population (ZIP 19066)
- 5,893
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 19066; 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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