| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview School District | Jackson Center | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 847 | 2 | K–12 | 3 |
| Hermitage School District | Hermitage | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 2,031 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Grove City Area School District | Grove City | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1,906 | 6 | K–12 | 1 |
| West Middlesex Area School District | West Middlesex | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 707 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Mercer Area School District | Mercer | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 1,063 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Sharpsville Area School District | Clark | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1,017 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Reynolds School District | Fredonia | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 952 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Jamestown Area School District | Jamestown | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 380 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Commodore Perry School District | Clarks Mills | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 399 | 2 | K–12 | 3 |
| Sharon City School District | Sharon | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 1,877 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Farrell Area School District | Farrell | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 643 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Mercer County compares
Together they enroll 11,822 students across 34 schools. The largest is Hermitage School District with 2,031 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Mercer County has 11 public school districts covering 18 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mercer County is Lakeview School District (9/10). 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 Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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