Marion County Public Schools
Marion County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
27
public schools
Total Enrollment
12,292
students
School Districts
9
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 Ohio; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Marion County has 9 district entries. Marion City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 9 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Marion has the most listed schools, with 21 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 11 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter, 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
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
3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
27
in Marion County
Reported Enrollment
12,292
27 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
3
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Marion County
Marion City
TRECA Digital Academy
River Valley Local
Pleasant Local
Elgin Local
Ridgedale Local
Tri-Rivers
Buckeye Community School - Marion
Marion Preparatory Academy
27 Public Schools in Marion County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 27 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRECA Digital Academy | Profile | TRECA Digital Academy | Marion, 43302Town: Distant | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 2,152 |
| Harding High School | Profile | Marion City | Marion, 43302Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,050 |
| Ulysses S. Grant Middle School | Profile | Marion City | Marion, 43302Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 998 |
| River Valley High School | Listed only | River Valley Local | Caledonia, 43314Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 517 |
| Tri-Rivers Career Center | Listed only | Tri-Rivers | Marion, 43302Town: Distant | 10–12 | Vocational | 514 |
| Heritage Elementary School | Listed only | River Valley Local | Marion, 43302Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 495 |
| Elgin Elementary School | Listed only | Elgin Local | Marion, 43302Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 490 |
| Pleasant Elementary School | Listed only | Pleasant Local | Marion, 43302Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 475 |
| River Valley Middle School | Listed only | River Valley Local | Caledonia, 43314Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 453 |
| George Washington Elementary School | Listed only | Marion City | Marion, 43302Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 448 |
| Liberty Elementary School | Listed only | River Valley Local | Caledonia, 43314Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 436 |
| Pleasant Middle School | Listed only | Pleasant Local | Marion, 43302Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 425 |
| William H. Taft Elementary School | Listed only | Marion City | Marion, 43302Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 394 |
| Benjamin Harrison Elementary School | Listed only | Marion City | Marion, 43302Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 391 |
| James A. Garfield Elementary School | Listed only | Marion City | Marion, 43302Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 368 |
| William McKinley Elementary School | Listed only | Marion City | Marion, 43302Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 348 |
| Pleasant High School | Listed only | Pleasant Local | Marion, 43302Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 326 |
| Ridgedale Jr/Sr High School | Listed only | Ridgedale Local | Morral, 43337Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 316 |
| Ridgedale Elementary School | Listed only | Ridgedale Local | Morral, 43337Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 311 |
| Buckeye Community School - Marion | Listed only | Buckeye Community School - Marion | Marion, 43302Town: Distant | 9–12 | Charter | 306 |
TRECA Digital Academy
TRECA Digital Academy
Marion, 43302 / Town: Distant
Harding High School
Marion City
Marion, 43302 / Town: Distant
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
Marion City
Marion, 43302 / Town: Distant
River Valley High School
River Valley Local
Caledonia, 43314 / Rural: Distant
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Tri-Rivers
Marion, 43302 / Town: Distant
Heritage Elementary School
River Valley Local
Marion, 43302 / Rural: Fringe
Elgin Elementary School
Elgin Local
Marion, 43302 / Rural: Distant
Pleasant Elementary School
Pleasant Local
Marion, 43302 / Rural: Fringe
River Valley Middle School
River Valley Local
Caledonia, 43314 / Rural: Distant
George Washington Elementary School
Marion City
Marion, 43302 / Town: Distant
Liberty Elementary School
River Valley Local
Caledonia, 43314 / Rural: Distant
Pleasant Middle School
Pleasant Local
Marion, 43302 / Rural: Fringe
William H. Taft Elementary School
Marion City
Marion, 43302 / Town: Distant
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
Marion City
Marion, 43302 / Town: Distant
James A. Garfield Elementary School
Marion City
Marion, 43302 / Town: Distant
William McKinley Elementary School
Marion City
Marion, 43302 / Town: Distant
Pleasant High School
Pleasant Local
Marion, 43302 / Rural: Fringe
Ridgedale Jr/Sr High School
Ridgedale Local
Morral, 43337 / Rural: Distant
Ridgedale Elementary School
Ridgedale Local
Morral, 43337 / Rural: Distant
Buckeye Community School - Marion
Buckeye Community School - Marion
Marion, 43302 / Town: 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 Ohio. 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 27 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?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Marion County?
Start with the 9 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.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Marion County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.