For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,505 students in Marietta, OH (there are , serving 432 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Marietta, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Marietta, OH are Marietta Elementary School, Washington School and Tiger Blue Sky Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marietta, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Marietta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Marietta, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marietta Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
242 N 7th St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6530
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6530
Gr: 3-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Washington School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Washington St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6520
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6520
Gr: K-2 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Tiger Blue Sky Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Academy Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6500
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6500
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Phillips School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pike St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6514
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6514
Gr: K-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Marietta High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 Davis Ave
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6540
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6540
Gr: 7-12 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Cc Barrett Bld
Vocational School
21740 State Route 676
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-2766
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-2766
Gr: 10-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Marietta, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Route 5
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 473-2635
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 473-2635
Gr: K-6 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
242 N 7th St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6530
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6530
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1099 Colegate Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6512
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6512
Gr: K-5 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 2%
598 Masonic Park Rd
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6516
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6516
Gr: K-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Washington County Sbh Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
115 Victory Pl
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-5873
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-5873
Washington County Vocational Prac Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
710 Colegate Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-8716
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-8716
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marietta, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Marietta, OH include Marietta Elementary School, Washington School and Tiger Blue Sky Academy.
How many public schools are located in Marietta?
6 public schools are located in Marietta.
What percentage of students in Marietta go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Marietta are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marietta?
Marietta public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Marietta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marietta include: Phillips School vs. Washington School, Washington County Cc Barrett Bld vs. Marietta High School, Washington School vs. Phillips School
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