For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,063 students in 16137, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 138 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 16137, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 16137, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 16137 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16137, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16137, PA Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
16137, Pennsylvania 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16137, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16137, PA include Mercer Area Sr. High School, Mercer Area Elementary School and Mercer Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 16137?
4 public schools are located in 16137.
What percentage of students in 16137 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 16137 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16137?
16137 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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