The mission of Mercer Christian Academy is to provide an educational program rooted in the Word of God that will assist Christian parents in providing the spiritual, academic and physical education necessary for their children to develop into adults with a Christian worldview, a heart for Christ, and a desire to serve others.
We believe that students should be exposed to all disciplines of learning-including, but not limited to, Bible, Math, Science, Reading, Literature, Spelling, Writing, Social Studies, History, Geography, Grammar, Languages, Physical Education, Health, Technology, Home Skills, Music and Art.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
200 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
Average Class Size
14 students
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Elementary = $4940
Secondary = $5940
Multi-child discounts offered
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Deborah Timmons
Admissions Associate
Janice Petrie
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Chapel CommitteeDrama Club
JoyRideStudent Council
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mercer Christian Academy cost?
Mercer Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mercer Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Mercer Christian Academy is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.
What sports does Mercer Christian Academy offer?
Mercer Christian Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for Mercer Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Mercer Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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