For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 993 students in Mercer, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Mercer, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mercer, 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.
Mercer, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Mercer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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, PA (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.
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: #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 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mercer, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mercer, PA include Mercer Area Sr. High School, Mercer Area Elementary School and Mercer Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mercer?
4 public schools are located in Mercer.
What percentage of students in Mercer go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Mercer are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer?
Mercer public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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