| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella Community School District | Otley | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 2,491 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Pleasantville Community School District | Pleasantville | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 779 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Twin Cedars Community School District | Bussey | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 358 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Knoxville Community School District | Columbia | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1,674 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Melcher-Dallas Community School District | Melcher Dallas | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 330 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Marion County compares
Together they enroll 5,632 students across 16 schools. The largest is Pella Community School District with 2,491 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Marion County, Iowa
Marion County has 5 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Marion County is Pella Community School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Marion County, IA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Marion County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Marion County, IA?
Of the districts serving Marion County, Pella Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.