Public schools in Mercersburg, PA
5 open public schools with an address in Mercersburg, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,885
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Mercersburg public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Mercersburg, PA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,885 students, an average of 377 per school. The largest campus is James Buchanan HS (721 students), and the largest elementary school is Mercersburg El Sch (232).
Every listed school belongs to Tuscarora SD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Mercersburg
Elementary schools in Mercersburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercersburg El Sch Tuscarora SD | KG–05 | 232 | 13.1:1 | |
| Montgomery El Sch Tuscarora SD | KG–05 | 212 | 12.7:1 | |
| Mountain View El Sch Tuscarora SD | KG–05 | 185 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Mercersburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Buchanan MS Tuscarora SD | 06–08 | 535 | 12.9:1 |
High schools in Mercersburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Buchanan HS Tuscarora SD | 09–12 | 721 | 16.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.8%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Mercersburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,885 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mercersburg
How many public schools are in Mercersburg, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Mercersburg: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,885 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mercersburg?
All listed public schools with an address in Mercersburg belong to Tuscarora SD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Mercersburg?
James Buchanan HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mercersburg, with 721 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mercersburg?
No school with an address in Mercersburg is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mercersburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mercersburg public schools is 12.9:1, similar to the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Mercersburg guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities