Best Schools in Mercer County, OH
Mercer County, OH has 27 public schools (9 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,121 students. On average they score 82% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, 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, OH
The top high schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minster Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minster Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 388 Students
2. New Bremen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bremen Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 398 Students
3. Coldwater High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coldwater Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 410 Students
4. Parkway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
5. Celina High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Celina City • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 784 Students
6. Fort Recovery High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Recovery Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
7. Marion Local High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 275 Students
8. St Henry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Henry Consolidated Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
9. Tri Star Career Compact
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Celina City • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 397 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mercer County, OH
The top middle schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Henry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Henry Consolidated Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 273 Students
2. Fort Recovery Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Recovery Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
3. Coldwater Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coldwater Exempted Village • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 390 Students
4. Parkway Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 293 Students
5. Celina Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Celina City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 416 Students
6. Celina Intermediate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Celina City • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 344 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mercer County, OH
The top elementary schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion Local Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Local • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 661 Students
2. New Bremen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bremen Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 428 Students
3. Minster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minster Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 459 Students
4. Coldwater Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coldwater Exempted Village • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 610 Students
5. St Henry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Henry Consolidated Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 439 Students
6. Fort Recovery Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Recovery Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
7. Parkway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 398 Students
8. Immaculate Conception School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Immaculate Conception School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 169 Students
9. Celina Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Celina City • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 356 Students
10. Celina Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Celina City • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 535 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mercer County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mercer County, OH has a total population of 42,528 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mercer County, OH
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, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mercer County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mercer County, OH.
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, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mercer County, OH
How many schools are in Mercer County, OH?
Mercer County, OH has 27 public schools: 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,121 students in total.
How do schools in Mercer County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Mercer County score 82% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, 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: 73%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mercer County
5 places in Mercer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Celina (7)
- Rockford (4)
- Coldwater (3)
- Fort Recovery (3)
- Maria Stein (2)
School districts (5)
- Celina City (8 schools)
- Coldwater Exempted Village (3 schools)
- Fort Recovery Local (3 schools)
- Parkway Local (3 schools)
- St Henry Consolidated Local (3 schools)