Best Mercer County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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).