For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,954 students in 43302, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 43302, OH are Pleasant Middle School, Elgin Middle School and Marion Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43302 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43302, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43302, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-5167
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-5167
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Elgin Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Keener Rd S
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4300
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Mount Vernon Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 914-3050
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 914-3050
Grades: K-9
| 196 students
Rank: #44.
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 Presidential Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4402
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4402
Grades: 6-8
| 936 students
Rank: #55.
Treca Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 N Main St
Marion, OH 43302
(888) 828-4798
Marion, OH 43302
(888) 828-4798
Grades: K-12
| 2,159 students
43302, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-6362
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-6362
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
1565 Amherst Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5030
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5030
Grades: 4-5
| 101 students
871 Chatfield Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5716
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5716
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
4616 Larue Prospect Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 392-1101
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 392-1101
Grades: 5-12
| 27 students
Hickory Grove (Majcf) High School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
332 Marion-williamsport Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-2400
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-2400
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
360 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4417
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4417
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
2387 Harding Hwy E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378
Grades: PK
| n/a students
645 Barks Rd E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378
Grades: PK
| n/a students
412 E Mark St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5377
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5377
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
565 Oak St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4929
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4929
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
765 Uncapher Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5410
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5410
Grades: PK-3
| 157 students
575 Olney Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5455
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5455
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
436 Pearl St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5543
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5543
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
1105 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4815
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4815
Grades: K
| 112 students
1107 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4476
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4476
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
2222 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-2043
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-2043
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
1101 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4479
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4479
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1000 Robinson St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
474 N State St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5890
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5890
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Tri-rivers Career Center On Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
333 East Center St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 43302, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 43302, OH include Pleasant Middle School, Elgin Middle School and Marion Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 43302?
5 public middle schools are located in 43302.
What is the racial composition of students in 43302?
43302 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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