For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 455 students in Marion County, OR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Marion County, OR is St. Paul Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, OR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20449 Main St Ne
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2691
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2691
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
20257 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-8555
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-8555
Gr: PK-2 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, OR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, OR include St. Paul Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County?
2 public preschools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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