Mount Merici Academy

Mount Merici Academy is a Catholic co-educational school serving Pre-K through Grade 8 in Waterville, Maine, with a documented commitment to supporting students with learning differences. The school offers a Learning Difference Program designed to meet diverse academic needs within a structured, supportive environment. With an average class size of 20 students and a faculty where 50% hold advanced degrees, Mount Merici emphasizes individualized attention to each child's strengths and challenges.

The school's educational philosophy centers on the whole child—mind, body, and spirit—with a focus on academic excellence paired with social-emotional development. Students benefit from a well-rounded curriculum that includes arts, music, athletics, and clubs, alongside core academics. Mount Merici's Stanford Achievement Test scores consistently exceed grade-level expectations, and the school holds accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), reflecting high academic standards.

Tuition ranges from $3,400 to $5,200 depending on grade level, with Nursery at $19 per day. Sixty percent of families receive financial aid, and the school offers scholarships to make admission accessible. Enrollment is rolling with no fixed deadline. For families seeking a faith-based school that explicitly addresses learning differences in a caring, academically rigorous setting, Mount Merici provides a comprehensive option.