Public schools in Marion, OH
19 open public schools with an address in Marion, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,533
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
3
1 virtual
An overview of Marion public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Marion, OH: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,533 students, an average of 554 per school. The largest campus is TRECA Digital Academy (2,165 students), and the largest elementary school is Elgin Elementary School (490).
Marion City operates the most schools here (8), and 4 regular districts have at least one Marion campus, plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Marion
Marion City
Public school district
8 schools in Marion
Elgin Local
Public school district
3 schools in Marion
Pleasant Local
Public school district
3 schools in Marion
Academy of Arts and Technology
Independent charter agency
1 school in Marion
Buckeye Community School - Marion
Independent charter agency
1 school in Marion
River Valley Local
Public school district
1 school in Marion · 4 total
TRECA Digital Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Marion
Tri-Rivers
Education service agency
1 school in Marion
Elementary schools in Marion
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Arts and Technology Academy of Arts and Technology · Charter | KG–08 | 151 | 10.6:1 | |
| Benjamin Harrison Elementary School Marion City | PK–05 | 361 | 17.2:1 | |
| Elgin Elementary School Elgin Local | KG–05 | 490 | 16.1:1 | |
| George Washington Elementary School Marion City | PK–05 | 452 | 16.1:1 | |
| Heritage Elementary School River Valley Local | KG–05 | 483 | 18.6:1 | |
| James A. Garfield Elementary School Marion City | PK–05 | 343 | 13.2:1 | |
| Pleasant Elementary School Pleasant Local | KG–04 | 480 | 15:1 | |
| Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School Marion City | PK–05 | 230 | 12.8:1 | |
| William H. Taft Elementary School Marion City | PK–05 | 377 | 17.1:1 | |
| William McKinley Elementary School Marion City | PK–05 | 444 | 17.8:1 |
Middle schools in Marion
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Middle School Elgin Local | 06–08 | 257 | 14.3:1 | |
| Pleasant Middle School Pleasant Local | 05–08 | 438 | 31.3:1 | |
| Ulysses S. Grant Middle School Marion City | 06–08 | 917 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Marion
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Community School - Marion Buckeye Community School - Marion · Charter | 09–12 | 824 | 45.8:1 | |
| Elgin High School Elgin Local | 09–12 | 275 | 13.9:1 | |
| Harding High School Marion City | 09–12 | 916 | 13.3:1 | |
| Pleasant High School Pleasant Local | 09–12 | 347 | 15:1 | |
| Tri-Rivers Career Center Tri-Rivers · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 583 | 15.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Marion
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRECA Digital Academy TRECA Digital Academy · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 2,165 | 46.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black5.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Marion schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,533 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Marion
How many public schools are in Marion, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Marion: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,533 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Marion?
Schools with an address in Marion belong to 8 education agencies, led by Marion City (8 schools), Elgin Local (3 schools), Pleasant Local (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Marion?
Harding High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Marion, with 916 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Marion?
Yes. 3 of the 19 public schools in Marion are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy of Arts and Technology, Buckeye Community School - Marion, TRECA Digital Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Marion schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Marion public schools is 15.4:1, lower than the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Marion guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities