For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 259 students in Mercer County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, MO are North Mercer Elementary School and Princeton R-v Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mercer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Grades: PK-6
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Princeton R-v Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1008 E Coleman
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3335
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3335
Grades: PK-6
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, MO include North Mercer Elementary School and Princeton R-v Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mercer County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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