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Mercer ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

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 (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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

4
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+300.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
138
Students
+375.9% (+109 students) 10-yr
$4,500
Avg. Tuition
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mercer)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,238 Schools
# Students
138 Students
273,753 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMercer, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202535126179
202435117172
202335123174
202229150185
202143147180
202034131171
201926138175
201826136172
201729152180
201629151178
201529146167
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0.12
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearMercer, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.120.600.65
20240.120.590.65
20230.120.590.65
20220.290.590.64
20210.150.590.64
20200.150.580.64
20190.180.570.63
20180.180.570.63
20170.290.540.61
20160.290.540.61
20150.290.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
27,078 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
131 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
94%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMercer, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202594%58%52%
202494%59%52%
202394%59%52%
202283%60%54%
202192%60%54%
202092%61%54%
201990%61%56%
201890%61%56%
201783%64%58%
201683%64%58%
201583%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
9 Students
65,068 Students
% of Others Students
6%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMercer, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20256%23%26%
20246%23%26%
20236%23%25%
202217%22%25%
20218%22%25%
20208%22%24%
201910%22%24%
201810%21%23%
201717%21%22%
201617%21%22%
201517%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMercer, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20257:111:111:1
20247:112:111:1
20237:112:111:1
20226:112:111:1
20215:112:111:1
20206:112:112:1
20199:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
20176:112:112:1
20166:112:112:1
20156:112:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$14,954
Admissions & Athletics

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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