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Catholic high school

Our Lady of Mercy Academy

  • LocationNewfield, NJ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 220 students
  • SponsorDaughters of Our Lady of Mercy

All-female

Official website

Our Lady of Mercy Academy is a Catholic, college-preparatory school for young women in Newfield, New Jersey, sponsored by the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy. Campus Ministry lists daily prayer, Mass, retreats, service projects and social justice initiatives, and students take Religion I through IV as a four-year requirement.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Our Lady of Mercy Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miCampus Ministry: 0.1 miOur Lady of Mercy Academy (campus)N0.1 mi
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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Mass is confirmed as part of school prayer services and events.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Music Ministry | Our Lady of Mercy Academyolmanj.org/student-leadership/music-ministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students in this leadership group play an essential role in leading worship during school prayer services and Mass”
      Students lead worship at school prayer services and Mass.
    2. Mentoring Program | Our Lady of Mercy Academyolmanj.org/student-leadership/mentoring-program.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “such as the Kick-Off Welcome Event, Sisterhood Mass & Ceremony”
      The mentoring program includes a Sisterhood Mass and ceremony during the school year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Music Ministry | Our Lady of Mercy Academyolmanj.org/student-leadership/music-ministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students in this leadership group play an essential role in leading worship during school prayer services and Mass”
      Students lead worship at school prayer services and Mass.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religion I through IV is required in each grade, one course a year: four full-year courses. From the 2025-26 student handbook, the newest edition found.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26 | Our Lady of Mercy Academyolmanj.org/editoruploads/files/Student%20Life/Final%20Version%202025-26%20OLMA%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology - 4 years”
      Theology is a four-year graduation requirement.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional ministry staff positions are listed in the directory: Director of Mission & Ministry and Music Ministry Coordinator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Our Lady of Mercy Academyolmanj.org/about-us/faculty-staff-directory.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Mission & Ministry”
      The school lists a Director of Mission & Ministry on its staff directory.
      “Music Ministry Coordinator & Integrated Arts Instructor”
      The school lists a Music Ministry Coordinator on its staff directory.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Campus Ministry states that it offers daily prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of Mercy Academyolmanj.org/student-leadership/campus-ministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry provides various opportunities for students to deepen their faith and engage in spiritual growth through daily prayer, Mass, retreats, prayer experiences, service projects and social justice initiatives.”
      Campus Ministry offers daily prayer, Mass, retreats, service projects and social justice initiatives.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (A service-oriented Mini-Mester course is required in one of grades 9 to 11.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26 | Our Lady of Mercy Academyolmanj.org/editoruploads/files/Student%20Life/Final%20Version%202025-26%20OLMA%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to choose one service-oriented Mini-Mester course (either freshman, sophomore or junior year)”
      Students must complete one service-oriented Mini-Mester course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (A service-based Mini-Mester course, Love in Action, is among the programs offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26 | Our Lady of Mercy Academyolmanj.org/editoruploads/files/Student%20Life/Final%20Version%202025-26%20OLMA%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Love in Action (Service-Based)”
      Love in Action is a service-based Mini-Mester course.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Religion I through IV is required in each grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26 | Our Lady of Mercy Academyolmanj.org/editoruploads/files/Student%20Life/Final%20Version%202025-26%20OLMA%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology - 4 years”
      Theology is a four-year graduation requirement.
  • Campus Ministry lists daily prayer, Mass, retreats, service projects and social justice initiatives.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of Mercy Academyolmanj.org/student-leadership/campus-ministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry provides various opportunities for students to deepen their faith and engage in spiritual growth through daily prayer, Mass, retreats, prayer experiences, service projects and social justice initiatives.”
      Campus Ministry offers daily prayer, Mass, retreats, service projects and social justice initiatives.
  • A service-oriented Mini-Mester course is required.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-26 | Our Lady of Mercy Academyolmanj.org/editoruploads/files/Student%20Life/Final%20Version%202025-26%20OLMA%20Student%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to choose one service-oriented Mini-Mester course (either freshman, sophomore or junior year)”
      Students must complete one service-oriented Mini-Mester course.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1001 Main Road, Newfield, NJ 08344
  • Location: On campus

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Source: olmanj.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, olmanj.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Campus Ministry programs
    Opportunities for daily prayer, Mass, retreats, prayer experiences, service projects and social justice initiatives.
    olmanj.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Music Ministry
    A student leadership group that leads worship at school prayer services and Mass.
    olmanj.org
  • Sisterhood Mass & Ceremony
    A Mass and ceremony for the mentoring program.
    olmanj.org

Service 2

  • Service-oriented Mini-Mester course
    One required in grade 9, 10 or 11
    A required week-long course with a service focus, chosen in one of the first three years.
    olmanj.org
  • Love in Action Mini-Mester
    A service-based Mini-Mester course offered in past years.
    olmanj.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Our Lady of Mercy Academyolmanj.org/student-leadership/campus-ministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry provides various opportunities for students to deepen their faith and engage in spiritual growth through daily prayer, Mass, retreats, prayer experiences, service projects and social justice initiatives.”
    Campus Ministry offers daily prayer, Mass, retreats, service projects and social justice initiatives.
    “Campus Ministry provides various opportunities for students to deepen their faith and engage in spiritual growth through daily prayer, Mass, retreats, prayer experiences, service projects and social justice initiatives.”
    Campus Ministry offers daily prayer, Mass, retreats, service projects and social justice initiatives.
  2. Our Lady of Mercy Academy - Newfield, NJolmanj.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1001 Main Road Newfield, NJ 08344”
    The school's published address is 1001 Main Road, Newfield, NJ 08344.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
94 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.0 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Camden, NJ
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)220
Students in grades 9–12220
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio10.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
SettingRural

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Camden

The Most Reverend Joseph A. Williams, Bishop of Camden

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: camdendiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Is Our Lady of Mercy Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. Our Lady of Mercy Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Camden. Its sponsor is Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy.

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