For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,998 students in Marianna, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marianna, FL are Hope School, Marianna K-8 School and Jackson Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marianna, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marianna have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marianna, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2958 Cherokee Street
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Marianna K-8 School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3807 Caverns Rd
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9609
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9609
Grades: K-8
| 1,775 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Technology Cir
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Grades: PK-12
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
District Wide Gifted Program
Special Education School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2903 Jefferson Street
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Marianna, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4685 Meadowview Road
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-6090
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-6090
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
District Wide Homebound Program (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Dozier Ii (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4111 South St
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 718-0245
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 718-0245
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Dozier School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4111 South St
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 718-5972
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 718-5972
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
4258 2nd Ave
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9607
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9607
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Jackson County School-sunland (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3700 Connally Dr
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9139
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9139
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jackson County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0p O Box 5958
Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 482-120
Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 482-120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2971 Guyton St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9617
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9617
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4144 South St
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9609
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9609
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2958 Cherokee St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9611
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9611
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marianna, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marianna, FL include Hope School, Marianna K-8 School and Jackson Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marianna?
7 public elementary schools are located in Marianna.
What is the racial composition of students in Marianna?
Marianna public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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