Mercy Montessori in Cincinnati, OH, is a Catholic co–ed Montessori school serving grades PK through 8 with an enrollment of 280 students in a large city community.
The school has 31 teachers and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, supporting classroom sizes suited to individualized instruction.
Located in the East Walnut Hills neighborhood, Mercy Montessori reflects a student body with 12.38% students of color.
Mercy Montessori offers early childhood and elementary education in an urban setting, providing Montessori programs for families in Cincinnati.
The school is one of several PK–8 private schools in Cincinnati, with its enrollment size and student–teacher ratio comparable to nearby options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
280 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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 Mercy Montessori?
The application deadline for Mercy Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mercy Montessori located?
Mercy Montessori is located in the East Walnut HIlls neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 3 other private schools located in East Walnut HIlls.
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The nearest high school to Mercy Montessori is Saint Ursula Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mercy Montessori Center (0.1 miles away)
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