For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 652 students in Marceline, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Marceline, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marceline, MO are Walt Disney Elementary School and Marceline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marceline, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Marceline have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Marceline, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
420 E California
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2166
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2166
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Marceline High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
314 E Santa Fe
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Gr: 6-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Marceline, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
314 E Santa Fe
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marceline, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Marceline, MO include Walt Disney Elementary School and Marceline High School.
How many public schools are located in Marceline?
2 public schools are located in Marceline.
What percentage of students in Marceline go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Marceline are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marceline?
Marceline public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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