Divine Mercy Academy in Severna Park, MD, is a co–ed Catholic alternative school serving grades K–8 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 91 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 11 teachers.
Student diversity includes 12.09 percent students of color, reflecting some demographic variety within the suburban setting.
Divine Mercy Academy is part of a cluster of private schools in the Pasadena area, offering an option for families seeking Catholic education in grades K–8.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby 91s
The nearest high school to Divine Mercy Academy is Calvary Baptist Church Academy (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Divine Mercy Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Community Christian Pre School & Kindergarten (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
8513 Saint Jane Dr.
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 705-0778
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 705-0778
- miles
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Community Christian Pre School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
8680 Fort Smallwood Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9250
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9250
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Pasadena Child Care and Homework Center
Daycare / Preschool
8896 Fort Smallwood Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-3580
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-3580
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
3705 Mountain Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-0292
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 360-0292
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
35 Magothy Beach Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 439-9655
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 439-9655
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 73 students Acceptance rate listed
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