For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 905 students in Marion Center, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 99 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Marion Center, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Marion Center, PA are W.a. Mccreery Elementary School and Marion Center Area Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion Center, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Marion Center have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Marion Center, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W.a. Mccreery Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22810 Route 403 Hwy N
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Marion Center Area Jr/sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22800 Route 403 Hwy N
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551
Gr: 7-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Marion Center, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
22810 Route 403 Hwy North
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551
Gr: 5-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marion Center, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Marion Center, PA include W.a. Mccreery Elementary School and Marion Center Area Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Marion Center?
2 public schools are located in Marion Center.
What percentage of students in Marion Center go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Marion Center are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion Center?
Marion Center public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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