For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 576 students in 16137, PA.
The top ranked public elementary school in 16137, PA is Mercer Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 16137 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16137, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16137, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer Area Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Lamor Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5102
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5102
Grades: K-6
| 576 students
16137, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Advanced Charter Enterprise School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
Po Box 328
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 16137, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16137, PA include Mercer Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16137?
1 public elementary schools are located in 16137.
What is the racial composition of students in 16137?
16137 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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