For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,083 students in Marietta City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in Marietta City School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,431 Schools
# Students
2,078 Students
1,092,794 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
63,196 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marietta City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#552 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.8%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
89%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,795 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,413 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,795
$17,380
Spending / Student
$14,413
$17,328
Best Marietta City School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marietta Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
242 N 7th St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6530
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6530
Gr: 3-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Washington School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Washington St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6520
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6520
Gr: K-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Phillips School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pike St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6514
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6514
Gr: K-2 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Recent Articles
The School Choice Comparison Worksheet: 15 Factors Beyond Test Scores
Compare public schools with confidence using this 15-factor worksheet that looks beyond test scores to school culture, programs, safety, and student support.
Boundary Changes and Rezoning: How to Protect Your Child's School Plan
Learn why school boundary changes happen, how rezoning affects families, and the practical steps parents can take to protect their child's educational plan.
Teacher Turnover: How to Read the Warning Signs
Learn how to identify warning signs of teacher turnover, what causes frequent staff changes, and how parents can evaluate school stability.
