For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 152 students in Marion, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Marion, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marion, MT are Marion 7-8 and Marion School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Marion have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Marion, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Gopher Lane
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 854-2333
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 854-2333
Gr: 7-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Marion School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Gopher Lane
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 854-2333
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 854-2333
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
7975 Pleasant Valley Road
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 858-2343
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 858-2343
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marion, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Marion, MT include Marion 7-8 and Marion School.
How many public schools are located in Marion?
3 public schools are located in Marion.
What percentage of students in Marion go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Marion are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.