For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 582 students in Mercer, PA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Mercer, PA is Mercer Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer, PA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mercer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mercer, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Mercer, 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 elementary schools in Mercer, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mercer, PA include Mercer Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mercer?
1 public elementary schools are located in Mercer.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer?
Mercer public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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