For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,026 students in 16137, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 138 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 16137, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 16137, PA are Mercer Area Sr. High School, Mercer Area Elementary School and Mercer Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16137 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16137, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16137, PA Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
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 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
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 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
16137, Pennsylvania 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16137, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16137, PA include Mercer Area Sr. High School, Mercer Area Elementary School and Mercer Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 16137?
4 public schools are located in 16137.
What percentage of students in 16137 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 16137 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16137?
16137 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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