For the 2024 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 13,476 students in Mercer County, PA (there are 22 private schools, serving 1,422 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 Sharpsville Area Sr. High School, Artman Elementary School and Sharon High 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 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mercer County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7861
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7861
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Artman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
343 N Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: K-3
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
Sharon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1129 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
Delahunty MiddleSchool
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 N Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 6-7
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1387 School Rd
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Mercer Area Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
545 W Butler St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hickory High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 N. Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 8-12
| 817 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hillview Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
482 E Main Street Ext
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-7570
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-7570
Grades: K-5
| 778 students
Rank: #99.
Grove City Area High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 Highland Ave
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5456
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5456
Grades: 9-12
| 620 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mercer Area Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Lamor Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5102
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5102
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sharpsville Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Hittle Drive
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7455
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7455
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1212.
Karen A. Ionta Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
375 N Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 4-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1313.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: 4-6
| 168 students
Rank: #1414.
Grove City Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Middle School Drive
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-8040
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-8040
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #1515.
Commodore Perry School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3002 Perry Hwy
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2025
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2025
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
Rank: #1616.
Reynolds Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
531 Reynolds Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5701
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5701
Grades: 7-12
| 458 students
Rank: #1717.
Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
233 George Junior Rd
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Grades: K-5
| 6 students
Rank: #1818.
Lakeview Middle-hs
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2482 Mercer St
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Grades: 6-12
| 503 students
Rank: #1919.
Luther W Low Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Grades: K-3
| 206 students
Rank: #2020.
Mercer Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
545 W Butler Street
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Grades: 7-8
| 160 students
Rank: #2121.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Fredonia Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Grades: K-6
| 621 students
Rank: #2222.
Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 23% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7863
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7863
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Rank: #2323.
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Shenango Street
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Grades: 7-12
| 218 students
Rank: #2424.
Commodore Perry Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3002 Perry Hwy
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2232
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2232
Grades: 7-12
| 185 students
Rank: #2525.
West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Grades: 7-12
| 376 students
Rank: #2626.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2727.
Greenville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9 Donation Road
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Grades: 7-12
| 631 students
Rank: #2828.
Case Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36 Case Avenue
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4015
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4015
Grades: K-6
| 504 students
Rank: #2929.
Jamestown Area Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3938 Douthett Drive
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3181
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3181
Grades: K-6
| 184 students
Rank: #3030.
Reynolds Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Brentwood Dr
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5601
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5601
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Farrell Area Es/lms
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Musser Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cedar Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-4381
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-4381
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
Rank: #3333.
Sharon MiddleSchool
(Math: 7% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1129 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Grades: 7-8
| 291 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Farrell Area High School/ums
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Grades: 7-12
| 280 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
West Hill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Ellsworth St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-4880
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-4880
Grades: K-6
| 245 students
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Mercer County 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
71 Columbia Ave
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-1173
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-1173
Grades: 4-6
| 288 students
60 Fredonia Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-1018
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-1018
Grades: K-3
| 361 students
640 North Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 8
| 168 students
611 Highland Ave
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-8101
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-8101
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
2482 Mercer St
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2482 Mercer St
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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
Grades: 1-12
| 131 students
301 North Madison Ave
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9620
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9620
Grades: K
| 132 students
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Grades: 7-8
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mercer County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Mercer County, PA include Sharpsville Area Sr. High School, Artman Elementary School and Sharon High School.
How many public schools are located in Mercer County, PA?
38 public schools are located in Mercer County, PA.
What percentage of students in Mercer County, PA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Mercer County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County, PA?
Mercer County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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