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Merchant Hill School
Middle School · Cattaraugus, NY
A private middle school in Cattaraugus, NY serving grades 1st – 8th.
MERCHANT HILL RD, Cattaraugus, NY 14719
Academics
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Where Merchant Hill School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,115
Median home value
$107,600
Median rent
$712/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14719; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glover Hill Rd Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Axeville SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.4 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Harris SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.1 | 1–8 | 3.1 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Maple Row SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Merchant Hill School is listed in Cattaraugus, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Merchant Hill School
Merchant Hill School is a private middle school in Cattaraugus, NY, serving approximately 14 students in grades 1st-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merchant Hill School
What grades does Merchant Hill School serve?
Merchant Hill School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Merchant Hill School?
Merchant Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merchant Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merchant Hill School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Merchant Hill School a private school?
Yes, Merchant Hill School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Merchant Hill School a religious school?
Merchant Hill School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 14
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cattaraugus County
- Area population (ZIP 14719)
- 3,334
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14719; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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