For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 922 students in Marion Center, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 74 private students). 92% 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 56% 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Marion Center, PA (2026)
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: 3-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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?
92% 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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