Top Marion Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 10 public schools in Marion, IL, serving 4,296 students. Marion has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
- Marion, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Marion have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Marion, IL are Washington Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Top Marion, IL Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Washington Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 52%Rank:9/Top 20%420 E Main St10
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Grades: K-5 | 562 students
- Longfellow Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20%1400 W Hendrickson10
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Grades: K-5 | 271 students
- Jefferson Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:7/Top 50%700 E Boulevard St10
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Grades: PK-5 | 448 students
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50%400 Morningside Dr10
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Grades: K-5 | 544 students
- Marion Junior High School Math: 20% | Reading: 33%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1609 W Main St10
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Grades: 6-8 | 860 students
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- Marion High School Math: 22% | Reading: 30%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1501 S Carbon St10
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Grades: 9-12 | 1,082 student
- Crab Orchard Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50%19189 Bailey St10
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Grades: PK-8 | 365 students
- Crab Orchard High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50%19189 Bailey St10
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Grades: 9-12 | 146 students
- School For Hearing Impaired Special Education School801 E Reeves St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-2472
Grades: Inquire with school | n/a student
- Williamson County Learning Center Special Education School409 S Court St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-2138
Grades: 11 | 18 students
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