For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,928 students in Marion, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion, OH are Pleasant Middle School, Elgin Middle School and Marion Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1115 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-5167
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-5167
Gr: 5-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Elgin Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Keener Rd S
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4300
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Marion Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Mount Vernon Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 914-3050
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 914-3050
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 Presidential Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4402
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4402
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marion, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion, OH include Pleasant Middle School, Elgin Middle School and Marion Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion?
5 public middle schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Marion are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marion include: Pleasant Middle School vs. Ulysses S. Grant Middle School, Elgin Middle School vs. Pleasant Middle School
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