| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella Community School District | Leighton | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 2,491 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| 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 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Marion County, Iowa
Marion County has 5 public school districts covering 13 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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