For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 145 students in Mercer, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Mercer, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Mercer, MO are North Mercer Elementary School and Mercer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Mercer have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mercer, MO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Mercer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Mercer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mercer, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Mercer, MO include North Mercer Elementary School and Mercer High School.
How many public schools are located in Mercer?
2 public schools are located in Mercer.
What percentage of students in Mercer go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Mercer are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer?
Mercer public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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