For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,566 students in Marion, IN (there are 5 private schools, serving 327 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Marion, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Marion, IN are Eastbrook Middle School, Riverview Elementary School and Eastbrook High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Marion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Marion, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastbrook Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 S 900 E
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
513 W Buckingham Dr
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427
Grades: PK-4
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Eastbrook High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
560 S 900 E
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-1214
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-1214
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
John W Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 W Kem Rd
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-0507
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-0507
Grades: 5-6
| 510 students
Rank: #66.
Marion High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Grades: 9-12
| 1,052 students
Rank: #77.
John L Mcculloch Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3528 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Grades: 7-8
| 499 students
Rank: #88.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 E Bradford St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #99.
Frances Slocum Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2909 S Torrence St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Grades: PK-4
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grant Regional Career Center
Vocational School
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Marion, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4415 S Nebraska St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
1111 W 2nd St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910
Grades: K-6
| 93 students
501 South Adams St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
759 South Lenfesty St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-3941
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-3941
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3340 S Lincoln Blvd
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
3031 East 450 North
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-8620
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-8620
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marion, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Marion, IN include Eastbrook Middle School, Riverview Elementary School and Eastbrook High School.
How many public schools are located in Marion?
11 public schools are located in Marion.
What percentage of students in Marion go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Marion are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Marion are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marion include: Eastbrook High School vs. Marion High School, John L Mcculloch Junior High School vs. Eastbrook Middle School, John W Kendall Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School
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