For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,210 students in Mercersburg, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mercersburg, PA are Mercersburg Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Montgomery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercersburg, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mercersburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mercersburg, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercersburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 S Park Ave
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2311 Lemar Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9138 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
James Buchanan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mercersburg, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mercersburg, PA include Mercersburg Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Montgomery Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mercersburg?
4 public elementary schools are located in Mercersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercersburg?
Mercersburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mercersburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mercersburg include: Montgomery Elementary School vs. Mercersburg Elementary School, Mercersburg Elementary School vs. Montgomery Elementary School, Montgomery Elementary School vs. Mountain View Elementary School
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