Hilltop Amish School

972 Skunk Run Rd Mercer, PA 16137

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

About the School

  • 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 (26-27)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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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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