For the 2024-25 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 13,275 students in Mercer County, PA (there are 28 private schools, serving 1,588 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Mercer County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Mercer County, PA are Mercer Area Sr. High School, Sharpsville Area Sr. High School and Luther W Low Elementary 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 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mercer County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
545 W Butler St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School
Magnet 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
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Luther W Low Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Grades: K-3
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1387 School Rd
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Sharon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
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
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
Artman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
343 N Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: K-3
| 609 students
Rank: #77.
Grove City Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
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
| 599 students
Rank: #88.
Delahunty Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 N Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 6-7
| 299 students
Rank: #99.
Hillview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
482 E Main Street Ext
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-7570
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-7570
Grades: K-5
| 782 students
Rank: #1010.
Hickory High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
640 N. Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 8-12
| 811 students
Rank: #1111.
Karen A. Ionta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
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
| 307 students
Rank: #1212.
Mercer Area Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 582 students
Rank: #1313.
Commodore Perry School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3002 Perry Hwy
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2025
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2025
Grades: K-6
| 216 students
Rank: #1414.
Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
| 158 students
Rank: #1515.
Sharpsville Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Hittle Drive
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7455
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7455
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1616.
Lakeview Middle-hs
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2482 Mercer St
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Grades: 6-12
| 467 students
Rank: #1717.
Reynolds Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
531 Reynolds Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5701
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5701
Grades: 7-12
| 433 students
Rank: #1818.
Grove City Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Middle School Drive
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-8040
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-8040
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
Rank: #1919.
Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 5 students
Rank: #2020.
Greenville Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9 Donation Road
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Grades: 7-12
| 653 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Greenville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Fredonia Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Grades: K-6
| 625 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
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
| 346 students
Rank: #2323.
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Shenango Street
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Grades: 7-12
| 204 students
Rank: #2424.
Jamestown Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3938 Douthett Drive
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3181
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3181
Grades: K-6
| 176 students
Rank: #2525.
Mercer Area Middle School
Magnet 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
Grades: 7-8
| 140 students
Rank: #2626.
Sharpsville Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7863
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7863
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Rank: #2727.
Mercer County Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 7 students
Rank: #2828.
Reynolds Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Brentwood Dr
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5601
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5601
Grades: K-6
| 516 students
Rank: #2929.
Commodore Perry Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3002 Perry Hwy
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2232
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2232
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Rank: #3030.
Case Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36 Case Avenue
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4015
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4015
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Musser Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 309 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
West Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Ellsworth St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-4880
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-4880
Grades: K-6
| 253 students
Rank: #3333.
Sharon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
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
| 308 students
Rank: #3434.
Farrell Area Elementary School/Lower Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Rank: #3535.
Farrell Area High School/ums
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Grades: 7-12
| 262 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 Mercer Area Sr. High School, Sharpsville Area Sr. High School and Luther W Low Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mercer County?
38 public schools are located in Mercer County.
What percentage of students in Mercer County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Mercer County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mercer County include: Sharon Middle School vs. Sharpsville Area Middle School, Delahunty Middle School vs. Sharpsville Area Middle School, Luther W Low Elementary School vs. Artman Elementary School
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