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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Mercer County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,323 students in Mercer County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 173 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mercer County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%). Mercer County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
The top-ranked public schools in Mercer County, OH are Marion Local Elementary School, Marion Local High School and St. Henry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Mercer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Local Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7956 State Route 119
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4595
Gr: K-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Marion Local High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1901 State Route 716
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4597
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
St. Henry Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
381 E Columbus St
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Gr: 5-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
St. Henry Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
251 E Columbus St
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Gr: PK-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Fort Recovery Middle School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
865 Sharpsburg Rd
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-2815
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Fort Recovery Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
865 Sharpsburg Rd
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-2768
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
St. Henry High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
391 E Columbus St
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Coldwater Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
310 N 2nd St
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-3331
Gr: 5-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Coldwater High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
310 N 2nd St
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-4821
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Fort Recovery High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 East Butler Street
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-4111
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Coldwater Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 N 2nd St
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-2613
Gr: K-4 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Buckeye St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Parkway Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Buckeye St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Gr: 5-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Celina Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1225 W Logan St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Gr: K-6 | 1,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Parkway High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Buckeye St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Celina Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Holly St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Gr: 7-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Celina High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
715 E Wayne St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Gr: 8-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Head Start
585 E Livingston St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 268-0301
Gr: PK | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer County Head Start
833 S Main St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 586-8300
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri Star Career Compact
Vocational School
7655 State Route 703
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-7060
Gr: 11-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mercer County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Mercer County, OH include Marion Local Elementary School, Marion Local High School and St. Henry Middle School. Mercer County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public schools are located in Mercer County?
22 public schools are located in Mercer County.
What percentage of students in Mercer County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mercer County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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