Marion, IL Public Schools

Get 300+ Local Insights for Any Address in Marion, IL

Get Access to 300+ Local Data Points

F

31%

Avg. test scores NAT. AVG.

3%

High school dipl. NAT. AVG.

21%

Bachelors degree NAT. AVG.

Marion school information

Index	Marion	Illinois	National
Average Test Scores	33%	33%	48%
Student/Teacher ratio	17:1	18:1	16:1
Total public schools	8	3,938	79,221
Total private schools	2	1,438	24,874
Total post-secondary schools	1	306	7,963

Marion school Rankings

Find the Best Schools Near Your Address!

See school ratings within a small radius
Compare education data for multiple areas
Use local school insights to guide your move

GET REPORT →

Key findings

The school test scores in Marion are 31% lower than the national average
There are approximately 8 public schools in Marion
87.5% of people in Marion have completed 8th grade
85.5% of people in Marion have completed high school
24.1% of people in Marion have completed a bachelors degree

Nearby Areas with High Test Scores

See all the best places to live around Marion

Compare Marion, IL Schools

Compare Neighborhoods & Addresses

Why stop at city-to-city? With Local Insights, you can compare neighborhoods, zip codes, or even exact addresses. Access 300+ hyperlocal data points—from schools and crime to housing and amenities—to see which area is the better fit.

UNLOCK FULL COMPARISON →

Write a review to give others more information about this area.

See all Marion poll results

Education level achieved in Marion

Index	Marion	Illinois	National
Completed 8th grade	87.5%	86.2%	84.3%
Completed high school	85.5%	84.7%	83.0%
Completed some college	61.6%	61.8%	59.4%
Completed associate degree	33.6%	40.7%	38.5%
Completed bachelors	24.1%	32.9%	30.3%
Completed masters	11.2%	12.7%	11.5%
Completed professional degree	2.0%	3.4%	3.3%
Completed doctorate	1.0%	1.2%	1.3%

Marion, IL School Districts

Marion Community Unit School District 2

There are a total of 8 public schools, 2 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Marion. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Marion, IL schools is 33%. The average student to teacher ratio is 17:1. In Marion, IL, an average of 87.5% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 85.5% have completed high school.

The best places in Illinois

Here are the best places to live in Illinois

Check out the 10 safest cities in Illinois

Most Dangerous Cities In The US

See the best places to live in Marion

Nearby cities with high average school scores

City	Population	Avg. Test Scores	National Avg.
Carterville, IL	5,861	53%	10.9%
Creal Springs, IL	473	42%	12.5%
Herrin, IL	12,806	36%	24.7%
Goreville, IL	1,120	32%	33.3%
Pittsburg, IL	842	25%	49.0%
Marion, IL	17,539	33%	30.9%

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Avg. Test Scores	National Avg.
Godfrey, IL	17,540	21%	56.3%
Lithia Springs, GA	17,545	36%	25.5%
Manassas Park, VA	17,548	73%	52.1%
Wantagh, NY	17,548	75%	56.1%
Centerville, UT	17,527	61%	26.5%
Marion, IL	17,539	33%	30.9%

Source: The Marion, IL education data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and from the National Center for Education Statistics. The average school test scores are based on all schools that completed test scores within the state. Average test scores are conducted by each state independently and the type of tests may change from one state to another. Test scores were not available for all schools within the state, but were available for the vast majority.