Our Admissions Process
We're delighted that you are considering Our Lady of Mercy Academy (OLMA)! We welcome the opportunity to share with you what we believe makes Mercy an exceptional high school learning community. Students are more than just faces in the crowd—they are part of a close-knit, faith-filled community that nurtures both academic excellence and moral character. We cultivate curious minds, compassionate hearts, and confident leaders—preparing each student to grow in faith, succeed in learning, and serve with purpose.
The admissions process is really about getting to know each other and discovering if OLMA is the right place for you. This is a process for you to come to know our school, and to decide if OLMA offers the kind of experience of which you and your family will want to become a part.
We want to help in any way that we can with your decision. If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Office at 603/352-2720 or via email at admissions@mercyacademykeene.org.
2025-2026 School Year
We offer rolling admissions for the 2025-2026 school year. Contact us for details and to schedule a tour and meeting.
2026-2027 School Year​
We are currently offering meetings, tours and shadow days for interested families for the 2026-2027 school year and our application is open. Please contact us using our Inquiry Form to learn more.
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SJRS 8th Grade Families
For current SJRS 8th grade families, to apply you may log into the FACTS Family Portal using your existing parent login. Click Apply/Enroll in the left menu. Click Application. In the new window that opens, click Create a New Student Application.
The deadline for SJRS families to submit Early Admissions applications is December 15. Acceptance letters will go out during the first full week of January. Deposits to hold a spot are due January 30.
General Public
The deadline for general public Early Admissions applications is December 31. Tours and shadow days will be scheduled as soon as possible in January. Acceptances will go out February 1. Deposits to hold a spot are due February 15.
Regular Admissions for all families will continue through the spring. Space is limited for the Class of 2030. We recommend that you complete all parts of your application in a timely manner in order to reserve your place.
Our process:
1. CLICK HERE to complete our Initial Inquiry form. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have and /or schedule a meeting and school tour.
2. Our Admissions Office will be in contact with you via phone or email.
3. A meeting with our Principal and/or Dean of Students and a tour of the school will be scheduled. Please note that school tours are available Monday through Friday 9:00am-2:00pm when school is in session. It is important that prospective families experience our school community in action when our students/faculty are present to fully observe the joy and vibrancy of OLMA. If you are traveling from out-of-town to visit the school or it is the summer, we will make every effort to accommodate your schedule.
4. Complete all parts of the online application, including a $30 application fee, birth certificate, previous report cards/transcripts, previous standardized test scores, and essay. The link for our online application will be shared with you via email from our Admissions Office.
5. We require a shadow day for all prospective students. Our Admissions Office will work with your family to find a suitable day. Prospective students will be paired up with one of our current students in the same grade to serve as a guide and ambassador throughout the day. Shadow days are valuable as they give both students and parents an accurate, firsthand experience at OLMA. It is an opportunity for students to meet the teachers, interact with classmates, observe how classes are taught, and engage directly with our school community. Included during the shadow day will be a brief interview of the prospective student with the Dean of Students and Principal.
6. Once all materials are received, the file will be reviewed and if appropriate, an acceptance letter will be sent.
7. Families have two weeks upon receipt of the acceptance letter to pay the registration fee ($250) and complete enrollment forms online to secure their spot in the class.
8. Apply for financial assistance, if interested/eligible. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Our Lady of Mercy Academy admits students of any gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.