For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 684 students in Marion, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion, VA are Marion Elementary School and Oak Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marion, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
188 Star Mountain Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Oak Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Oak Point Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Marion, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Marion Correctional Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
110 Wright St
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marion, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion, VA include Marion Elementary School and Oak Point Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion?
2 public preschools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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