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Mercer Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 138 students in Mercer, PA, 12% of all K-12 students in Mercer, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Mercer, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Mercer, PA (2026-27)

Map of Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students
Baptist
1033 N Perry Hwy
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 475-4971
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Map of Creative Learning Christian School
Creative Learning Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Christian
550 Grant St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 269-7677
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Map of Hilltop Amish School
Hilltop Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Amish
972 Skunk Run Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
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Map of Orchard Hill School
Orchard Hill School
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Amish
450 Orchard Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 992-8864
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Mercer, PA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
138
Students
$4,500
Avg. Tuition
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mercer)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
138 Students
273,216 Students
0.12
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
0%
10%
# White Students
131 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
94%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
9 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
6%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$13,229

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Mercer, PA?
4 private schools are located in Mercer, PA.
What percentage of students in Mercer go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Mercer are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mercer?
100% of private schools in Mercer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

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