The Value of Mercy Makes Sense
The decision to enroll your child in a private school is not one that a parent takes lightly. However, our resources in terms of faculty, innovative curriculum, technology, and facilities, indicate that Gwynedd-Mercy Academy takes very seriously its commitment to wisely steward our parents' tuition dollars and provide an excellent return on their tuition investment. Seeing the achievements, self-assurance and well-rounded presence of our graduates leaves no doubt that the GMA tuition dollar is a value that makes sense.
What sets us apart?
- Longstanding tradition of Mercy Education within a Catholic faith community that also benefits from the acceptance and inclusion of those from other faith traditions
- Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary has been named a U.S. Department of Education Nationally Recognized High Performing Blue Ribbon School three times, most recently in 2023
- Small class sizes: 3 homeroom classes per grade with an average of 16 students per class allows children to realize the best of both worlds: small class sizes that are part of a larger school community, maximizing academic and social opportunities
- Dean of Academic Affairs facilitates a comprehensive and challenging curriculum that addresses individual student learning styles
- Dean of Student Affairs facilitates a wide ranging program of after-school Quest Clubs, athletics, student activities and facets of non-academic student life
- Middle School Elective Program for Grades 6-8 supports student choice and student voice and helps students discover their interests and strengths
- Honors Math (grades 4-8) and Honors English Language Arts (grades 5-8)
- Bundled tuition is fee-inclusive, including but not limited to, initial stationery supplies, books, field trips, school pictures and yearbook
- Three learning support teachers staff the McAuley Learning Center
- A full-time school counselor works with individual students, as well as small groups, acts as a resource for parents and teachers and conducts grade-wide, age-appropriate workshops
- Kindergarten and PreK classes are staffed with an experienced teacher and a full-time aide, allowing many small-group learning experiences for our youngest students
- Full-time Spanish and French language teachers for grades PreK to 8
- GATE program for gifted and talented students for grades 4-8 and Creative Thinking Skills for grades K-5
- Three Music and Art Teachers, Technology Teacher, School Librarian, two Physical Education Teachers, Director of STEM, and a Primary Science Teacher for Grades PreK-3
- Fine arts program including band, strings program, piano lessons, voice lessons and choir
- Comprehensive before- and after-school extended day program for students
- 100% of 8th grade students accepted into the highly competitive college preparatory high schools of their choice and an average of 25% of graduates receive academic and/or fine arts scholarships
- A compassionate, experienced full-time nurse on site every day, all day
- Catholic Academy League athletic program directed by two Athletic Directors
- Mercy outreach service projects are available to all students in grade-appropriate activities
- After-school Quest enrichment club activities for grades K-8