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Best Mercer County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,902 students in Mercer County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, IL are United Elementary Sch - North, Winola Elementary School and Sherrard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mercer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
United Elementary Sch - North
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
411 W Hunt Ave
Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 482-3332
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Winola Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1804 17th Ave
Viola, IL 61486
(309) 596-2114
Gr: PK-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Sherrard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
209 1st St
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2917
Gr: K-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Matherville Intermediate School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1376 252nd St
Matherville, IL 61263
(309) 754-8244
Gr: 5-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Mercer County Jr High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 Sw 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 584-4174
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Mercer County Intermediate School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 Sw 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Gr: 5-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
New Boston Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Jefferson St
New Boston, IL 61272
(309) 587-8141
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Apollo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Sw 9th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-5350
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mercer County, IL

Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aledo Junior High School (Closed 2010)
1002 S W 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Alexis High School (Closed 2005)
101 N Holloway Ofc 1
Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 482-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students
Alexis Junior High School (Closed 2005)
101 N Holloway Ofc 1
Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 482-3333
Gr: 7-8 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Westmer High School (Closed 2010)
Po Box 436
Joy, IL 61260
(309) 584-4174
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Westmer Junior High School (Closed 2010)
Po Box 436
Joy, IL 61260
(309) 584-4174
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, IL include United Elementary Sch - North, Winola Elementary School and Sherrard Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mercer County?
8 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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