| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton R-V School District | Princeton | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 364 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| North Mercer County R-III School District | Mercer | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 145 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Mercer County compares
Together they enroll 509 students across 4 schools. The largest is Princeton R-V School District with 364 students. Districts here average 10.0/10, above the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 10/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Mercer County, Missouri
Mercer County has 2 public school districts covering 2 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mercer County is Princeton R-V School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Mercer County, MO?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Mercer County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Mercer County, MO?
Of the districts serving Mercer County, Princeton R-V School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.