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Best Marion Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,878 students in Marion, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 92 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Marion, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marion, IL are Washington Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Marion have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Marion, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
420 E Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 W Hendrickson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 E Boulevard St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Morningside Dr
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Marion Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19189 Bailey St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Marion High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 S Carbon St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Gr: 9-12 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Crab Orchard High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19189 Bailey St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 21 Alop
Alternative School
502 W Jackson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-1283
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 21 Senior's Plus Alop
Alternative School
502 W Jackson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-1283
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Starquest Academy Rssp South
Alternative School
502 W Jackson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-1283
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Williamson Co Intensive Program
Special Education School
801 E Reeves St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-2472
Rank: n/an/a
Williamson Co Learning Center
Special Education School
409 S Court St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-2138

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Marion, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Marion, IL include Washington Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marion?
13 public schools are located in Marion.
What percentage of students in Marion go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Marion are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marion are often viewed compared to one another?

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