Catholic all-girls college prep high school in NJ supporting students with learning differences. Small classes, AP courses, sports, arts
Our Lady of Mercy Academy (OLMA) is a Catholic, all-girls college preparatory high school in Newfield, NJ that supports students with mild learning differences. With an average class size of 15 students and a faculty where 60% hold advanced degrees, OLMA provides individualized attention within a structured academic environment. The school offers dedicated Learning Difference Programs alongside rigorous college preparatory coursework, including 10 AP courses, making it accessible to students who benefit from specialized support while pursuing advanced academics.
OLMA fosters a supportive community through its spirit of sisterhood, hands-on leadership experiences, and extensive extracurricular opportunities. Students can participate in 15 varsity sports, leadership clubs, arts programs, and mentorship initiatives. The all-girls setting creates a focused learning environment, and campus ministry emphasizes service and character development—qualities that help students with learning differences build confidence and resilience alongside their academic growth.
Tuition is $15,400 annually, with eight academic scholarships available for incoming freshmen and tuition assistance offered to all students. The school enrolls 219 students across grades 9-12. Prospective families should contact Admissions Director Nicole Donovan at (856) 697-2008 or visit olmanj.org to learn more about the Learning Difference Programs and application process (rolling admission; Dec. 1 priority deadline).
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students219
Class Size15:1 ratio
Tuition$15,400
Fin. Aid39% receive aid
Est.1962
DeadlineDec. 1 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Coalition of Girls, Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, New Jersey Association of Independent Schools
School Information
| Year Founded | 1962 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,400 |
| Tuition Notes | Eight academic scholarships are available for incoming Freshmen. One scholarship available to a transfer student. Tuition Assistance is available for all students. Additional scholarship opportunities are listed under the Admissions section of our website: www.olmanj.org |
| Total Students | 219 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Nicole Donovan |
| Admissions Associate | Nicole Donovan |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 1 / rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 39 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| Percent of Students of Color | 5 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference Programs
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
AP Courses
AP BiologyAP CalculusAP ChemistryAP Computer ScienceAP GovernmentAP Language & CompositionAP LiteratureAP Prob & StatisticsAP PsychologyAP US History
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Bowling · Cheering · Crew · Cross Country · Field Hockey · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Winter Track |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Art & Culture · Art Club · Campus Ministry · Chorus Angelorum · Dance Club · DECA · Environmental · National Honor Society · OLMA Mentors · OLMA Student Ambassadors · Sister Speak · Student Leadership Council · Wellness · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Annual Music with St. Augustine Prep · Choral Performance Group |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · National Coalition of Girls · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools · New Jersey Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
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