Top 10 Best Marion Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,969 students in Marion, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 66 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Marion, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Marion, IL are Washington Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Marion have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Marion, IL Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 E Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 E Boulevard St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Morningside Dr
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Longfellow Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W Hendrickson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
Rank: #55.
Crab Orchard High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19189 Bailey St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #66.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19189 Bailey St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Rank: #77.
Marion Junior High School
Math: 16% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #88.
Marion High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Carbon St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Grades: 9-12
| 1,160 students
Rank: n/an/a
Williamson County Intensive Program
Special Education School
801 E Reeves St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-2472
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-2472
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Williamson County Learning Center
Special Education School
409 S Court St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-2138
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-2138
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marion, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Marion, IL are Washington Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marion, IL?
10 public schools are located in Marion, IL.
What percentage of students in Marion, IL go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Marion, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion, IL?
Marion, IL minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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