Why choose Waldron Mercy Academy from the many independent,
private elementary schools on the Main Line? We add
the extra dimension of religion, respect and responsibility.
Your child
deserves the
advantage of a Waldron Mercy
Academy education.
That’s why we offer:
• Challenging Academics
• Strong Foundation
in Faith
• Joy of Discovery in the
Arts, Sciences and
Languages
• Character-Building
Extracurriculars
Our school continues the mission of Catherine McAuley,
foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. We connect the
rich to the poor and the healthy to the sick through
community outreach programs. We celebrate academic
progress and encourage students to develop the confidence
necessary to assume responsible membership and leadership
in the global community.
At Waldron Mercy, students address the needs of others
through acts of service.
They learn to serve not merely out of charity, but
from a developing sense of social justice.
Children learn in an atmosphere of openness, trust,
hospitality and outreach. This charism of Mercy based
upon the Christian values of faith, hope and love
is the guiding principle of our school.
Diversity and Affordability
Our
current enrollment is:
- 51% male, 49% female
- 80% Caucasian, 21% other racial
heritage
- 81% Catholic, 19% other denominations
- 38% urban, 62% suburban
This diversity provides a
rich training ground for students to grow in acceptance
and respect for each other. Waldron Mercy Academy
is affordable.
Tuition for the 2008-2009 school year is:
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Montessori, Pre-K, Kindergarten,
Grades 1 to 8 (Full Day) |
$9,550 |
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Montessori and Pre-K
(Half Day) |
$8,550 |
Waldron Mercy Academy also
offers an optional lunch program, Mercy After Care, our after school
program, Waldron Mercy Child Care,
and three different payment plans for tuition.
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The
Waldron Mercy Difference
Our school:
- Coeducational, since 1987
- 520 students
- Half- and full-day pre-k, kindergarten, and Montessori, Grades one through eight
- Class size: between 15 and 22
- Classes per age group: 2 and 3
- Student/Faculty ratio: 1:9
- Faculty/Staff: 73
- Advanced degrees: 60% of faculty
- 10+ years of service: 75%
of faculty
- Setting: suburban, just
outside Philadelphia
- Campus: 35 acres
- Transportation: bus or van
service from 22 school districts, SEPTA
bus
- Accreditation: Middle
States
- Founded in 1923
- Approximately 11 open houses during the academic year
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