What types of schools are available in Marion, Iowa?

Marion, Iowa offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Marion, Iowa

Q: How many schools are in Marion, Iowa?

There are 15 schools in Marion, Iowa, serving 8,666 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Marion?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Marion, Iowa, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 15 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

8,666

Total Students

Across Marion

13.6:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

15 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score75%

ELA Assessment Score75%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓23% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 2,229 students at Linn-Mar High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Echo Hill Elementary

publicelementaryPK-4

400 Echo Hill Road, Marion, IA 52302

Hazel Point Intermediate School

publicmiddleGrade 5-6

453 Echo Hill Road, Marion, IA 52302

Indian Creek Elementary School

publicelementaryK-4

2900 Indian Creek Rd, Marion, IA 52302

Oak Ridge Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

4901 Alburnett Road, Marion, IA 52302

Excelsior Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

3555 N 10Th St, Marion, IA 52302

Linn Grove Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-4

2301 50Th St, Marion, IA 52302

Boulder Peak Intermediate School

publicmiddleGrade 5-6

3920 35Th Avenue, Marion, IA 52302

Francis Marion Intermediate School

publicelementaryGrade 3-4

2301 3Rd Ave, Marion, IA 52302

675 S 15Th St, Marion, IA 52302

Wilkins Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-4

2127 27Th St, Marion, IA 52302

Novak Elementary School

publicelementaryK-4

401 29Th Avenue, Marion, IA 52302

3111 N 10Th St, Marion, IA 52302

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

1350 4Th Avenue, Marion, IA 52302

Parkview Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-K2

125 3Rd Ave, Marion, IA 52302

Longfellow Elementary

publicelementaryPK-K2

2900 8Th Ave, Marion, IA 52302

Detailed Overview of Schools in Marion

Marion, Iowa is home to 15 schools serving over 8,666 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Marion, Iowa?

There are 15 schools in Marion, serving 8,666 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Marion?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Marion include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Marion?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Marion is 13.6:1.

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