Orchard Hill School
Amish school · Grades 1–8
Mercer, PA
450 Orchard Rd, Mercer, PA 16137
What stands out
- One of 2 private schools in Mercer
In Mercer, Pennsylvania, Orchard Hill School is an Amish private school for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. About 35 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–8
- Students
- 35
- Teachers
- 2 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 13 girls, 22 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Amish
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Orchard Hill School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Orchard Hill School
What grades does Orchard Hill School serve?
Orchard Hill School serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend Orchard Hill School?
About 35 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Orchard Hill School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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