For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,083 students in Marietta, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marietta, OH are Marietta Elementary School, Washington School and Phillips School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marietta, OH public elementary schools 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 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marietta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marietta, OH (2026-27)
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%
Marietta, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Route 5
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 473-2635
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 473-2635
Gr: K-6 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
242 N 7th St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6530
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6530
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1099 Colegate Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6512
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6512
Gr: K-5 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 2%
598 Masonic Park Rd
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6516
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6516
Gr: K-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
16885 State Route 550
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-4937
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-4937
Gr: K-4
Washington County Sbh Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
115 Victory Pl
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-5873
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-5873
Washington County Vocational Prac Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
710 Colegate Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-8716
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-8716
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Marietta, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marietta, OH include Marietta Elementary School, Washington School and Phillips School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marietta?
3 public elementary schools are located in Marietta.
What is the racial composition of students in Marietta?
Marietta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Marietta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Marietta include: Phillips School vs. Washington School, Washington School vs. Phillips School
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