Mercer County Public Schools
Mercer County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
8
public schools
Total Enrollment
1,994
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Mercer County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Illinois; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Mercer County has 2 district entries. Mercer County School District 404 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Aledo has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Mercer County
Reported Enrollment
1,994
8 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Mercer County
Sherrard CUSD 200
Mercer County School District 404
8 Public Schools in Mercer County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County High School | Listed only | Mercer County School District 404 | Aledo, 61231Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 404 |
| Apollo Elem School | Listed only | Mercer County School District 404 | Aledo, 61231Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 335 |
| Mercer County Jr High School | Listed only | Mercer County School District 404 | Aledo, 61231Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 299 |
| Winola Elementary School | Listed only | Sherrard CUSD 200 | Viola, 61486Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 273 |
| Sherrard Elementary School | Listed only | Sherrard CUSD 200 | Sherrard, 61281Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 237 |
| Matherville Intermediate School | Listed only | Sherrard CUSD 200 | Matherville, 61263Rural: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 190 |
| New Boston Elem School | Listed only | Mercer County School District 404 | New Boston, 61272Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 175 |
| Mercer County ELC | Listed only | Mercer County School District 404 | Joy, 61260Rural: Distant | PK | Other | 81 |
Mercer County High School
Mercer County School District 404
Aledo, 61231 / Town: Distant
Apollo Elem School
Mercer County School District 404
Aledo, 61231 / Town: Distant
Mercer County Jr High School
Mercer County School District 404
Aledo, 61231 / Town: Distant
Winola Elementary School
Sherrard CUSD 200
Viola, 61486 / Rural: Distant
Sherrard Elementary School
Sherrard CUSD 200
Sherrard, 61281 / Rural: Distant
Matherville Intermediate School
Sherrard CUSD 200
Matherville, 61263 / Rural: Distant
New Boston Elem School
Mercer County School District 404
New Boston, 61272 / Rural: Remote
Mercer County ELC
Mercer County School District 404
Joy, 61260 / Rural: Distant
Mercer County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Mercer County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Illinois. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Mercer County public school directory?
The directory lists 8 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Mercer County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Mercer County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Mercer County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Mercer County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.