For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,073 students in Marion, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marion, VA are Marion Middle School, Marion Elementary School and Oak Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marion have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marion, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
134 Wilden St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Star Mountain Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Point Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Oak Point Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute
Special Education School
340 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Marion, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marion Correctional Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
110 Wright St
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marion, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marion, VA include Marion Middle School, Marion Elementary School and Oak Point Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marion?
4 public elementary schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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