For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 487 students in Mercer County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 20 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Mercer County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Mercer County, MO are North Mercer Elementary School, Princeton R-v Elementary School and Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mercer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Princeton R-v Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1008 E Coleman
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3335
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3335
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1008 E Coleman
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3490
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3490
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Mercer High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mercer County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Mercer County, MO include North Mercer Elementary School, Princeton R-v Elementary School and Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Mercer County?
4 public schools are located in Mercer County.
What percentage of students in Mercer County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Mercer County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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