For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,027 students in Mercer, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 138 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Mercer, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Mercer, PA are Mercer Area Sr. High School, Mercer Area Elementary School and Mercer Area MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mercer have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Mercer, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer Area Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
545 W Butler St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Mercer Area Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Lamor Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5102
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5102
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Mercer Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
545 W Butler Street
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Grades: 7-8
| 160 students
Rank: #44.
Mercer County Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
776 Greenville Road
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-3000
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Mercer, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Advanced Charter Enterprise School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
Po Box 328
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mercer, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Mercer, PA include Mercer Area Sr. High School, Mercer Area Elementary School and Mercer Area MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in Mercer, PA?
4 public schools are located in Mercer, PA.
What percentage of students in Mercer, PA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Mercer, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer, PA?
Mercer, PA public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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