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Poverty Ridge Amish School

Amish school · Grades 2–8

Mercer, MO

Directions

18211 Hwy K, Mercer, MO 64661

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Mercer since at least 2011

In Mercer, Missouri, Poverty Ridge Amish School is a Amish private school for students from 2nd grade through 8th grade. About 8 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 160 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–8
Students
8
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8
Boys and girls
Coed · 4 girls, 4 boys
Religious affiliation
Amish
School day
About 6 hours
School year
160 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    Students by survey year

    21’11–1215’13–1415’15–1617’17–1818’19–208’21–228’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    21
    42
    51
    61
    72
    81

    Student body

    White50%
    Hispanic or Latino50%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Poverty Ridge Amish School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Poverty Ridge Amish School

    What grades does Poverty Ridge Amish School serve?

    Poverty Ridge Amish School serves grades 2–8.

    How many students attend Poverty Ridge Amish School?

    About 8 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Poverty Ridge Amish School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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