For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,243 students in Mercer County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 175 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mercer County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%). Mercer County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
The top ranked public schools in Mercer County, OH are Marion Local Elementary School, Fort Recovery Elementary School and St. Henry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mercer County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Local Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7956 State Route 119
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4595
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4595
Grades: K-8
| 641 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Recovery Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
865 Sharpsburg Rd
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-2768
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-2768
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
St. Henry Middle School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
381 E Columbus St
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Grades: 5-8
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Marion Local High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1901 State Route 716
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4597
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4597
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Recovery Middle School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
865 Sharpsburg Rd
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-2815
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-2815
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #66.
St. Henry Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
251 E Columbus St
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Grades: PK-4
| 423 students
Rank: #77.
Fort Recovery High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 East Butler Street
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-4111
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-4111
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #88.
Coldwater High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 N 2nd St
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-4821
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-4821
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #99.
Coldwater Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 N 2nd St
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-3331
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-3331
Grades: 5-8
| 394 students
Rank: #1010.
Coldwater Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 N 2nd St
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-2613
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-2613
Grades: K-4
| 600 students
Rank: #1111.
St. Henry High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
391 E Columbus St
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #1212.
Parkway Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Buckeye St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Grades: 5-8
| 299 students
Rank: #1313.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Buckeye St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Rank: #1414.
Celina Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1225 W Logan St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Grades: 3-4
| 349 students
Rank: #1515.
Parkway High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Buckeye St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #1616.
Celina Primary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 E Wayne St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Grades: K-2
| 536 students
Rank: #1717.
Celina Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
227 Portland St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Grades: 5-6
| 347 students
Rank: #1818.
Celina Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 Holly St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Grades: 7-10
| 418 students
Rank: #1919.
Celina High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 E Wayne St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Grades: 8-12
| 740 students
Rank: n/an/a
833 S Main St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 586-8300
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 586-8300
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri Star Career Compact
Vocational School
7655 State Route 703
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-7060
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-7060
Grades: 11-12
| 405 students
Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aladdin Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
585 E Livingston St
Celina, OH 45822
(877) 644-6338
Celina, OH 45822
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
585 E Livingston St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Grades: PK
| n/a students
441 East Market St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 584-0186
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 584-0186
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mercer County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Mercer County, OH include Marion Local Elementary School, Fort Recovery Elementary School and St. Henry Middle School. Mercer County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public schools are located in Mercer County, OH?
22 public schools are located in Mercer County, OH.
What percentage of students in Mercer County, OH go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mercer County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County, OH?
Mercer County, OH public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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