For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,570 students in Marion, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Marion, TX are Norma Krueger El/bert Karrer Campus, Marion High School and Marion Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Marion have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marion, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norma Krueger El/bert Karrer Campus
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
213 W Huebinger St
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Gr: 3-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Marion High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 Bulldog Dr
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Marion Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 S Center St
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Alternative Center
Alternative School
211 W Otto St
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 904-2803
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 904-2803
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
306 S Cunningham
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Gr: PK-2 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Marion, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wings For Life (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1104 Country Ln
Marion, TX 78124
(512) 232-1872
Marion, TX 78124
(512) 232-1872
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marion, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Marion, TX include Norma Krueger El/bert Karrer Campus, Marion High School and Marion Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Marion?
5 public schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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