• A microschool is a small school with no more than 150 students. It is both small in building size and student enrollment. A microschool keeps overhead and operational costs low in order to keep tuition low.

  • At Mercy Christian Academy, our goal is to make our education available to all families, regardless of income. Our yearly tuition is set at $6,000. We recognize this is more than many families can pay. Many families receive generous scholarships through Louisiana School Choice programs or through the generous support of Friends of Mercy. Scholarship amounts are determined by a number of factors: income, household size, and the number of children you have attending Mercy Christian Academy. While every family pays something in tuition, we work hard to ensure a Mercy Christian Academy education is accessible to all.

  • Broadmoor Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA has generously provided plenty of classroom space for MCA to meet in this year. The classrooms are large and full of sunlight, and there is also plenty of green space to allow the kids ample time outdoors. Studying nature and playing outside is an important aspect of our learning philosophy. The church staff is excited about the spiritual impact our school is having on children and families in our community.

  • There are over 25 failing schools in Caddo Parish. The failing schools mostly affect our low-income and middle-class neighbors. Currently, less than 5% of low-income children attend A-rated schools. We believe God cares about this inequity. Our school intentionally holds space for middle and low-income families. In order to off-set the expensive cost of tuition, we raise funds from outside donors. Our donors sponsor a child’s tuition and help cover part of the cost. At Mercy Christian, we believe God has shown each of us mercy, and as God has been merciful to us, he calls us to be merciful to our neighbors.

  • A core component of our curriculum is the person and work of Jesus Christ. Board members, teachers, and administrators believe and live out this faith as witnesses, both to MCA students and also to the world around us. At the same time, the school welcomes all children regardless of background or faith. Students will read, study, and memorize Scripture, attend daily devotions (morning prayers and hymns), and participate in weekly chapel. Other subjects will be taught in a way that emphasizes Jesus Christ as Creator and Redeemer.

  • Mercy Christian Academy is exciting for many reasons, but we will highlight two:

    1. Since we are a donor-based school, we raise money to offer generous scholarships to our students. We don’t want tuition to hinder children from receiving a Christ-centered education, so we partner with donors to make this happen. This lowers the financial burden of a full tuition.

    2. Our GROWN educational values as expressed through our curriculum make for a rich and beautiful education. Rather than focusing on sports or extra-curricular activities, our curriculum itself is the best part of our school, forming students that love to learn.

  • Our school’s scripture is Psalm 36:7 “How precious is your steadfast love, O Lord. The children of men find refuge under the shadow of your wings.” To remind us and our students that God is a refuge, our school’s mascot is the eagle.

  • We currently have 37 students. We have 3 classes: Kindergarten, 1st/2nd cohort, and 3rd/4th cohort. Each cohort has two teachers. Because we are a small school, we only admit 12 students per grade. Openings depend on how many students re-enroll for the new school year. Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year opens January 1st.

  • Enrollment is closed for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Enrollment for the 2025 - 2026 school will open January 1st, 2025.

    Before enrolling:

    1. Visit the school.

    2. Apply, Interview, Assess

  • No, there are no positions currently open.

  • We are excited about your heart to give mercy!

    There are many exciting ways to give.

    Click on our Donate Page to read more about how to give.