For the 2026 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 13,128 students in Mercer County, PA (there are 21 private schools, serving 1,427 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Mercer County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mercer County, PA are Mercer Area Sr. High School, Luther W Low Elementary School and Oakview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Mercer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercer Area Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
545 W Butler St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Luther W Low Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Gr: K-3 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1387 School Rd
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Artman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
343 N Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: K-3 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Hillview Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
482 E Main Street Ext
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-7570
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-7570
Gr: K-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Delahunty Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 N Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: 6-7 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Karen A. Ionta Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
375 N Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: 4-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Commodore Perry School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3002 Perry Hwy
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2025
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2025
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Hickory High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
640 N. Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: 8-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Mercer Area Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Lamor Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5102
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5102
Gr: K-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7861
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7861
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Gr: 4-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Sharpsville Area Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Hittle Drive
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7455
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7455
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Grove City Area Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Middle School Drive
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-8040
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Fredonia Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Gr: K-6 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3938 Douthett Drive
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3181
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3181
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Lakeview Middle-hs
(Math: 30% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2482 Mercer St
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Gr: 6-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Greenville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9 Donation Road
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Gr: 7-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Reynolds Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
531 Reynolds Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5701
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5701
Gr: 7-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Sharon High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1129 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2121.
Sharpsville Area Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7863
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7863
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2222.
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Shenango Street
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2323.
Mercer Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
545 W Butler Street
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Gr: 7-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2424.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Rank: #2525.
West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Gr: 7-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2626.
Grove City Area High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 Highland Ave
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5456
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5456
Gr: 9-12 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2727.
Case Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36 Case Avenue
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4015
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4015
Gr: K-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2828.
Reynolds Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Brentwood Dr
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5601
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5601
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2929.
Commodore Perry Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3002 Perry Hwy
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2232
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2232
Gr: 7-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3030.
West Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Ellsworth St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-4880
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-4880
Gr: K-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3131.
Musser Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cedar Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-4381
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-4381
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3232.
Sharon Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1129 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Gr: 7-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3333.
Russell C. Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3434.
Farrell Area High School/ums
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3535.
Keystone Education Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Good Hope Road
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2511
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2511
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Advanced Charter Enterprise School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
Po Box 328
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students
71 Columbia Ave
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-1173
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-1173
Gr: 4-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
233 George Junior Rd
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Gr: K-5 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
233 George Junior Rd
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
233 George Junior Rd
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
60 Fredonia Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-1018
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-1018
Gr: K-3 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
640 North Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: 8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Midwestern Regional Virtual Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
453 Maple St
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-6700
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-6700
Gr: 1-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 131:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
301 North Madison Ave
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9620
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9620
Gr: K | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Gr: 7-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mercer County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mercer County, PA include Mercer Area Sr. High School, Luther W Low Elementary School and Oakview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mercer County?
35 public schools are located in Mercer County.
What percentage of students in Mercer County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Mercer County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mercer County include: Delahunty Middle School vs. Sharpsville Area Middle School, Sharon Middle School vs. Sharpsville Area Middle School, Luther W Low Elementary School vs. Artman Elementary School
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