Divine Mercy Academy

St. Bernadette School offers a complete, Christ-centered education from preschool through 8th grade.
We are a strong community of teachers, parents and students working together to achieve excellence in education and a strong faith identity.
St. Bernadette School is located in the Eastern Suburbs of Pittsburgh, serving Monroeville and the surrounding communities in the Allegheny and Westmoreland counties.
We, the Catholic Community of St. Bernadette, are called by the Father in a covenant of love to form the family of God.
We respond to this call by following Jesus' example: opening our hearts, sharing our gifts, and serving one another.
Central to this response is our commitment to praise and worship our loving God, most especially in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Through the Holy Spirit, our community continues to grow in holiness.
We seek to instill the Spirit of God within each other by listening to the Word of God, living it, and acting to fulfill it.
All members share the responsibility of discipleship according to their gifts and talents and the needs of the parish community.
We are committed to fulfill this mission by communicating God's unconditional love to all people.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Divine Mercy Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
228 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Divine Mercy Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Bernadette School offers a complete, Christ-centered education from preschool through 8th grade. We are a strong community of teachers, parents and students working together to achieve excellence in education and a strong faith identity. St. Bernadette School is located in the Eastern Suburbs of Pittsburgh, serving Monroeville and the surrounding communities in the Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. We, the Catholic Community of St. Bernadette, are called by the Father in a covenant of love to form the family of God. We respond to this call by following Jesus' example: opening our hearts, sharing our gifts, and serving one another. Central to this response is our commitment to praise and worship our loving God, most especially in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Through the Holy Spirit, our community continues to grow in holiness. We seek to instill the Spirit of God within each other by listening to the Word of God, living it, and acting to fulfill it. All members share the responsibility of discipleship according to their gifts and talents and the needs of the parish community. We are committed to fulfill this mission by communicating God's unconditional love to all people.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Divine Mercy Academy's ranking?
Divine Mercy Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Divine Mercy Academy?
The application deadline for Divine Mercy Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Allegheny County, PA is $11,459 for elementary schools and $16,205 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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