| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Local School District | Chickasaw | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 936 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| St. Henry Consolidated Local School District | Burkettsville | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 1,020 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Coldwater Exempted Village School District | Coldwater | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 1,410 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Fort Recovery Local School District | Fort Recovery | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 1,005 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Parkway Local School District | Mendon | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 977 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Celina City School District | Celina | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 2,931 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Mercer County compares
Together they enroll 8,279 students across 22 schools. The largest is Celina City School District with 2,931 students. Districts here average 9.0/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Mercer County, Ohio
Mercer County has 6 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mercer County is Marion Local School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Mercer County, OH?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Mercer County, OH. 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, OH?
Of the districts serving Mercer County, Marion Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.