Best Schools in Mercer County, IL
Mercer County, IL has 24 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,376 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Mercer County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mercer County, IL
The top high schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. United High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 260 Students
2. Alwood Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alwood Cusd 225 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 175 Students
3. Sherrard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
4. Rockridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
5. Mercer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mercer County, IL
The top middle schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockridge Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 233 Students
2. Sherrard Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 220 Students
3. Matherville Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 190 Students
4. Mercer County Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
5. Central Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monmouth-roseville Cusd 238 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 311 Students
6. Lombard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 532 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mercer County, IL
The top elementary schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Andalusia Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 236 Students
2. Winola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 273 Students
3. Alwood Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alwood Cusd 225 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students
4. Apollo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
5. New Boston Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 175 Students
6. United Elem Sch - North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 243 Students
7. Sherrard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 237 Students
8. Silas Willard Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 420 Students
9. Steele School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 503 Students
10. Illinois City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 63 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mercer County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mercer County, IL has a total population of 15,699 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mercer County, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mercer County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mercer County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mercer County, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mercer County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mercer County, IL
How many schools are in Mercer County, IL?
Mercer County, IL has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,376 students in total.
How do schools in Mercer County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Mercer County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Mercer County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mercer County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mercer County
4 places in Mercer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Aledo (3)
- Matherville (1)
- New Boston (1)
- Viola (1)
School districts (2)
- Sherrard CUSD 200 (5 schools)
- Mercer County School District 404 (4 schools)