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Best Marion Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,564 students in Marion, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Marion, IA are Echo Hill Elementary School, Linn Grove Elementary School and Wilkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Marion, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Echo Hill Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Echo Hill Road
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3560
Gr: PK-4 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Linn Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2301 50th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2127 27th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3380
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
2900 8th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691
Gr: PK-2 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Marion, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-0183
Gr: PK-2 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Marion, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Marion, IA include Echo Hill Elementary School, Linn Grove Elementary School and Wilkins Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion?
4 public preschools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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