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Hilltop Amish School

972 Skunk Run Rd
Mercer, PA 16137

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Hilltop Amish School in Mercer, PA, is a co–educational rural private school serving grades 1 through 8 with an enrollment of 24 students.

The school follows an Amish religious orientation and offers a regular elementary and secondary academic program.

With two teachers, Hilltop Amish School maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.

Hilltop Amish School operates in a rural community setting, providing education consistent with Amish cultural affiliations.

Nearby private schools include Shady Maple Amish Parochial and Pleasant View School, both serving similar grade spans within a few miles of Mercer.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Amish

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Student Body

Total Students

24 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Hilltop Amish School?

The application deadline for Hilltop Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mercer County, PA is $10,910 for elementary schools and $12,192 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).