Very Good
#126 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 14% of private schools
Waldron Mercy Academy
Elementary School
513 MONTGOMERY AVE, Merion Station, PA 19066
Enrollment
370
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
370
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#126 of 873
In Merion Station
#1 of 2
public schools
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About Waldron Mercy Academy
Waldron Mercy Academy is a private elementary school in Merion Station, PA. Waldron Mercy Academy serves approximately 370 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Waldron Mercy Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Waldron Mercy Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Waldron Mercy Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Waldron Mercy Academy compares to the 1 public school in Merion Station, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Merion Station
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Waldron Mercy Academy (this school) | 7.7 |
| Merion El Sch | 9.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
513 MONTGOMERY AVE, Merion Station, PA 19066
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Waldron Mercy Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Merion El Sch (rated 9.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Penn Valley Sch (rated 9.6/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Narberth), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Belmont Hills El Sch (rated 9.4/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Bala Cynwyd), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Merion Station, see our Merion Station schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19066 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$243,500
Median Home Value
$871,300
Median Rent
$2,319/mo
Population
5,893
College Educated
83.6%
Homeownership
89.5%
Avg Commute
24.8 min
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Median Age
40.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ben Franklin El Sch Indiana, PA | 7.7 |
| Bucher Sch Lancaster, PA | 7.7 |
| East York El Sch York, PA | 7.7 |
| Evergreen El Sch Monroeville, PA | 7.7 |
| HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Levittown, PA | 7.7 |
| Hickory Grove El Sch Brookville, PA | 7.7 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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