Poverty Ridge Amish School

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

School Overview

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)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 2-7
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,196 for elementary schools and $14,864 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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