For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,611 students in Marion, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Marion, IN are Riverview Elementary School, John W Kendall Elementary School and Allen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Marion, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080
Grades: PK
| 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 preschools in Marion, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Marion, IN include Riverview Elementary School, John W Kendall Elementary School and Allen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion?
5 public preschools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Marion are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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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