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Best Mercer County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 8,028 students in Mercer County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, PA are Luther W Low Elementary School, Oakview Elementary School and Artman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mercer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luther W Low Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Gr: K-3 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1387 School Rd
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Artman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
343 N Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: K-3 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Hillview Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
482 E Main Street Ext
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-7570
Gr: K-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Delahunty Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
419 N Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: 6-7 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Karen A. Ionta Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
375 N Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: 4-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Commodore Perry School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3002 Perry Hwy
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2025
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Mercer Area Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Lamor Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5102
Gr: K-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Gr: 4-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Sharpsville Area Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Hittle Drive
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7455
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Grove City Area Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Middle School Drive
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
60 Fredonia Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Gr: K-6 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3938 Douthett Drive
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3181
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeview Middle-hs
(Math: 30% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2482 Mercer St
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Gr: 6-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1515.
Sharpsville Area Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7863
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
Case Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Case Avenue
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4015
Gr: K-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
Reynolds Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1609 Brentwood Dr
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5601
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
West Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Ellsworth St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-4880
Gr: K-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Musser Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Cedar Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-4381
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Russell C. Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Keystone Education Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 South Good Hope Road
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2511
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, PA include Luther W Low Elementary School, Oakview Elementary School and Artman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mercer County?
21 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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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