For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,900 students in Marion County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 328 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Marion County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, MO are Oakwood Elementary School, Marion Co. High School and Palmyra Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Marion County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3716 Market St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2747
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2747
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Co. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2905 Hwy D
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Palmyra Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Ashland Ave
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3736
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3736
Grades: PK-4
| 470 students
Rank: #44.
Mississippi Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
312 Munger Ln
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 248-2627
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 248-2627
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #55.
Palmyra High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1703 S Main St
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2067
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2067
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 Bird St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0768
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0768
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #77.
Hannibal Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-5840
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-5840
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #88.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
790 N Veterans Rd
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0649
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0649
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #99.
Marion Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Hwy D
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
Rank: #1010.
A. D. Stowell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Union
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0980
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0980
Grades: K-5
| 190 students
Rank: #1111.
Palmyra Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Line St
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2174
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2174
Grades: 5-8
| 331 students
Rank: #1212.
Hannibal Sr. High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2733
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2733
Grades: 9-12
| 1,086 students
Rank: #1313.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Pearl St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1050
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1050
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
544 N Veterans Rd
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-3054
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-3054
Grades: PK
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hannibal Career Tech. Ctr.
Vocational School
4550 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-4430
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-4430
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mississippi Valley (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
312 Munger Lane
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1857
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1857
Grades: Inquire with school
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marion County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, MO include Oakwood Elementary School, Marion Co. High School and Palmyra Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marion County, MO?
15 public schools are located in Marion County, MO.
What percentage of students in Marion County, MO go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Marion County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, MO?
Marion County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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