For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,509 students in Marion, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marion, IN are Eastbrook Middle School, Riverview Elementary School and John W Kendall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marion, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastbrook Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 S 900 E
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
513 W Buckingham Dr
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427
Grades: PK-4
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
John W Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 W Kem Rd
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-0507
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-0507
Grades: 5-6
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 E Bradford St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Frances Slocum Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2909 S Torrence St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Grades: PK-4
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grant Regional Career Center
Vocational School
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Marion, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4415 S Nebraska St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
1111 W 2nd St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910
Grades: K-6
| 93 students
501 South Adams St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
759 South Lenfesty St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-3941
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-3941
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3340 S Lincoln Blvd
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
3031 East 450 North
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-8620
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-8620
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marion, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marion, IN include Eastbrook Middle School, Riverview Elementary School and John W Kendall Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marion?
7 public elementary schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Marion are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Marion include: John W Kendall Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School, Frances Slocum Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School vs. John W Kendall Elementary School
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