Marion County Public Schools
Marion County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
16
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,632
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Marion County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Marion County has 5 district entries. Pella Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Pella has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Marion County
Reported Enrollment
5,632
16 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Marion County
Pella Comm School District
Knoxville Comm School District
Pleasantville Comm School District
Twin Cedars Comm School District
Melcher-Dallas Comm School District
16 Public Schools in Marion County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella High School | Listed only | Pella Comm School District | Pella, 50219Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 764 |
| Jefferson Intermediate | Listed only | Pella Comm School District | Pella, 50219Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 526 |
| Knoxville High School | Listed only | Knoxville Comm School District | Knoxville, 50138Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 500 |
| Madison Elementary School | Listed only | Pella Comm School District | Pella, 50219Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 490 |
| West Elementary | Listed only | Knoxville Comm School District | Knoxville, 50138Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 465 |
| Pleasantville Elementary | Listed only | Pleasantville Comm School District | Pleasantville, 50225Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 421 |
| Pella Middle School | Listed only | Pella Comm School District | Pella, 50219Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 382 |
| Knoxville Middle School | Listed only | Knoxville Comm School District | Knoxville, 50138Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 368 |
| Northstar Elementary School | Listed only | Knoxville Comm School District | Knoxville, 50138Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 341 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Listed only | Pella Comm School District | Pella, 50219Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 329 |
| Pleasantville High School | Listed only | Pleasantville Comm School District | Pleasantville, 50225Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 244 |
| Twin Cedars Elementary School | Listed only | Twin Cedars Comm School District | Bussey, 50044Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 202 |
| Melcher-Dallas Elem | Listed only | Melcher-Dallas Comm School District | Dallas, 50062Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 177 |
| Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School | Listed only | Twin Cedars Comm School District | Bussey, 50044Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 156 |
| Melcher-Dallas High School | Listed only | Melcher-Dallas Comm School District | Melcher, 50163Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 153 |
| Pleasantville Middle School | Listed only | Pleasantville Comm School District | Pleasantville, 50225Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 114 |
Pella High School
Pella Comm School District
Pella, 50219 / Town: Distant
Jefferson Intermediate
Pella Comm School District
Pella, 50219 / Town: Distant
Knoxville High School
Knoxville Comm School District
Knoxville, 50138 / Town: Distant
Madison Elementary School
Pella Comm School District
Pella, 50219 / Town: Distant
West Elementary
Knoxville Comm School District
Knoxville, 50138 / Town: Distant
Pleasantville Elementary
Pleasantville Comm School District
Pleasantville, 50225 / Rural: Distant
Pella Middle School
Pella Comm School District
Pella, 50219 / Town: Distant
Knoxville Middle School
Knoxville Comm School District
Knoxville, 50138 / Town: Distant
Northstar Elementary School
Knoxville Comm School District
Knoxville, 50138 / Town: Distant
Lincoln Elementary School
Pella Comm School District
Pella, 50219 / Town: Distant
Pleasantville High School
Pleasantville Comm School District
Pleasantville, 50225 / Rural: Distant
Twin Cedars Elementary School
Twin Cedars Comm School District
Bussey, 50044 / Rural: Distant
Melcher-Dallas Elem
Melcher-Dallas Comm School District
Dallas, 50062 / Rural: Distant
Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School
Twin Cedars Comm School District
Bussey, 50044 / Rural: Distant
Melcher-Dallas High School
Melcher-Dallas Comm School District
Melcher, 50163 / Rural: Distant
Pleasantville Middle School
Pleasantville Comm School District
Pleasantville, 50225 / Rural: Distant
Marion County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Marion County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Marion County public school directory?
The directory lists 16 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Marion County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Marion County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Marion County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Marion County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.