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Best Marion Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,229 students in Marion, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Marion, OH are Benjamin Harrison Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School and Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Marion, OH (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
625 Brightwood Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4999
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-3883
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Silver St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
James A. Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Brookside Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
William Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Chatfield Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
William H. Taft Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Robinson St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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Marion, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Baker Middle School (Closed 2005)
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-6362
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Colonial Acres Elementary School (Closed 2005)
1565 Amherst Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5030
Gr: 4-5 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Edison Middle School (Closed 2005)
871 Chatfield Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5716
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Elgin Digital Academy (Closed 2008)
4616 Larue Prospect Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 392-1101
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Hickory Grove (Majcf) High School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
332 Marion-williamsport Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-2400
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Marion City Digital Academy (Closed 2018)
360 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4417
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Marion City Schools Preschool At Marie English (Closed 2023)
2387 Harding Hwy E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378
Gr: PK
Marion City Schools Preschool At Ymca (Closed 2023)
645 Barks Rd E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378
Gr: PK
Mark Street Elementary School (Closed 2005)
412 E Mark St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5377
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Oak Street Elementary School (Closed 2007)
565 Oak St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4929
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Oakland Elementary School (Closed 2005)
765 Uncapher Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5410
Gr: PK-3 | 157 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Olney Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2005)
575 Olney Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5455
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Pearl Street Elementary School (Closed 2005)
436 Pearl St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5543
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Pleasant Community Digital (Closed 2020)
1105 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4815
Gr: K | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Pleasant Education Academy (Closed 2023)
1107 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4476
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rushmore Academy (Closed 2023)
2222 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-2043
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Spartan Digital Academy (Closed 2023)
1101 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4479
Gr: K-12
Taft Elementary School (Closed 2005)
1000 Robinson St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Taft Middle School (Closed 2005)
474 N State St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5890
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Tri-rivers Career Center On Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
333 East Center St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681
Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Marion, OH?
How many public preschools are located in Marion?
6 public preschools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marion are often viewed compared to one another?

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