| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrard Community Unit School District 200 | Matherville | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 1,371 | 5 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Mercer County School District 404 | Aledo | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 1,294 | 5 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Mercer County compares
Together they enroll 2,665 students across 10 schools. The largest is Sherrard Community Unit School District 200 with 1,371 students. Districts here average 3.5/10, below the Illinois average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Mercer County, Illinois
Mercer County has 2 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mercer County is Sherrard Community Unit School District 200 (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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