For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,763 students in 52302, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 52302, IA are Oak Ridge Middle School, Excelsior Middle School and Vernon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 52302 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 52302, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52302, IA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4901 Alburnett Road
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3410
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3410
Gr: 7-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3555 N 10th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3130
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3130
Gr: 7-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 4th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401
Gr: 5-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
52302, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-0183
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-0183
Gr: PK-2 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 52302, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 52302, IA include Oak Ridge Middle School, Excelsior Middle School and Vernon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 52302?
3 public middle schools are located in 52302.
What is the racial composition of students in 52302?
52302 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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