Poverty Ridge Amish School in Mercer, MO, serves 12 girls in grades 2 through 7 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with one teacher supporting the entire enrollment.
It is affiliated with the Amish orientation and holds memberships in Association Montessori International, National Association of Laboratory Schools, and National Independent Private Schools Association.
Poverty Ridge Amish School has the highest percentage of students of color among private schools in Missouri, ranking in the top 20% statewide for diversity.
The school offers a regular elementary and secondary program focused on educating girls in a rural, remote locale.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 2-7
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Poverty Ridge Amish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-7
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Poverty Ridge Amish School?
The application deadline for Poverty Ridge Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Poverty Ridge Amish School is Franklin Christian Day School (20.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rolling Meadow Amish School (9.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Faith Lutheran School (55.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rolling Meadow Amish School
Alternative School (Amish)
24986 Us Hwy 65
Princeton, MO 64673
Princeton, MO 64673
9.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Franklin Christian Day School
(Mennonite)
267 180th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6615
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6615
20.6 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 29 students
Zadie Creek School
(Amish)
10835 E 255th Ave
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 838-6307
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 838-6307
21.5 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 19 students
Show Me Christian Youth Home
(Christian)
24302 Mahin Rd, P.O. Box 6, La Monte,
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 347-5982
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 347-5982
29.5 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 43 students
Country View
(Amish)
32073 Major Ave
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 973-6113
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 973-6113
38.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Franklin Christian Day School
(Mennonite)
267 180th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6615
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6615
20.6 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 29 students
Show Me Christian Youth Home
(Christian)
24302 Mahin Rd, P.O. Box 6, La Monte,
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 347-5982
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 347-5982
29.5 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 43 students
New Hampton Christian School
(Christian)
305 E Burton St
New Hampton, MO 64471
(660) 439-2751
New Hampton, MO 64471
(660) 439-2751
38.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 21 students
Life Church School
(Christian)
112 W Potter Ave
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2323
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2323
54.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Main Street School
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
67.2 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rolling Meadow Amish School
Alternative School (Amish)
24986 Us Hwy 65
Princeton, MO 64673
Princeton, MO 64673
9.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Franklin Christian Day School
(Mennonite)
267 180th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6615
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6615
20.6 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 29 students
Zadie Creek School
(Amish)
10835 E 255th Ave
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 838-6307
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 838-6307
21.5 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 19 students
Show Me Christian Youth Home
(Christian)
24302 Mahin Rd, P.O. Box 6, La Monte,
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 347-5982
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 347-5982
29.5 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 43 students
Country View
(Amish)
32073 Major Ave
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 973-6113
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 973-6113
38.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1820 S Baltimore St
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-8166
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-8166
55.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 18 students
St. Malachy School
(Catholic)
403 W Clark St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7125
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7125
57.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Victory Christian Academy ![Victory Christian Academy Photo]( "Victory Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
805 N 1st St
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 962-1632
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 962-1632
59.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 29 students Tuition listed
Mc Cartan Memorial School
(Catholic)
327 S Kansas Ave
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-3580
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-3580
63.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Main Street School
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
67.2 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mercer High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
0.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
North Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1008 E Coleman
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3490
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3490
8.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Princeton R-v Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1008 E Coleman
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3335
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3335
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Cainsville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
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