| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Local School District | Marion | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 1,226 | 4 | K–12 | 0 |
| River Valley Local School District | Caledonia | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 1,916 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Elgin Local School District | Green Camp | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1,039 | 3 | K–12 | 4 |
| Ridgedale Local School District | Morral | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 627 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Marion City School District | Marion | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 4,223 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Marion County compares
Together they enroll 9,031 students across 23 schools. The largest is Marion City School District with 4,223 students. Districts here average 2.8/10, below the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Marion County, Ohio
Marion County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Marion County is Pleasant Local School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Marion County, OH?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Marion County, OH. 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, OH?
Of the districts serving Marion County, Pleasant Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 40th percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.