For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,948 students in Mercersburg, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 446 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Mercersburg, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Mercersburg, PA are Mountain View Elementary School, James Buchanan High School and Mercersburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercersburg, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mercersburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mercersburg, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2311 Lemar Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
James Buchanan High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4773 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: #33.
Mercersburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 S Park Ave
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9138 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #55.
James Buchanan MiddleSchool
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mercersburg, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Mercersburg, PA include Mountain View Elementary School, James Buchanan High School and Mercersburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mercersburg, PA?
5 public schools are located in Mercersburg, PA.
What percentage of students in Mercersburg, PA go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Mercersburg, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mercersburg, PA?
Mercersburg, PA public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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