Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary

About

Since 1861, Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary has been a beacon of academic excellence, recognized as a three-time National Blue Ribbon School. Serving boys and girls in PreK-8th Grade, this school offers small class sizes and a proven path to success through a well-rounded, culturally enriched curriculum. The innovative, hands-on learning approach includes Responsive Classroom™ strategies. A Greenhouse and a Nature Nook Outdoor classroom fosters environmental awareness.

As a member of Mercy Education, this teacher-directed and student-centered program nurtures leadership and compassion through grade-level service learning. Middle school electives, honors Math and ELA, a full-time primary science teacher, and a robust STEM program are marks of distinction. The curriculum includes full-time special area teachers and outstanding fine arts, health and athletic programs across all grades. Students are actively engaged in the classroom and continually challenged to apply higher order thinking skills as they compose, create, experiment and discover.

Awards or Certifications:

Three-time Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, 2007, 2017, 2023
National Green Ribbon School

What is your teaching or educational philosophy?

Gwynedd-Mercy Academy nourishes its students in Mind, Body and Spirit, allowing each child to reach his or her potential. Shaping the leaders of tomorrow, in service to others, as mentors and builders in their community or in the wider world beyond, its graduates are equipped to lead with character and kindness. The curriculum combines rigor with technology, and innovation is centered around project-based learning, hands-on activities and increased student voice and student choice, while implementing creative, cross-curricular, and collaborative lesson plans.

What is your mission statement?

Built on Mercy, rooted in Gospel values, and committed to excellence, Gwynedd-Mercy Academy, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a private, Catholic, co-educational school, for students in PreK through grade eight.

Empowered by an enriched educational experience and inspired by the vision of Catherine McAuley, students are called to service and leadership in the global community.

Enrollment

390