Best Public Preschools in Marion, IN (2025-26)

Best Marion Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,611 students in Marion, IN.

The top ranked public preschools in Marion, IN are Riverview Elementary School, John W Kendall Elementary School and Frances Slocum Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Marion, IN public preschools have an score of 35% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Marion, IN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Riverview Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
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513 W Buckingham Dr
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427

Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #22.

John W Kendall Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2009 W Kem Rd
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364

Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #33.

Frances Slocum Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
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2909 S Torrence St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589

Gr: PK-4 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #44.

Allen Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1115 E Bradford St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355

Gr: PK-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: n/an/a

Marion Early Childhood Educational Center

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720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080

Gr: PK

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Marion, Indiana

Marion, Indiana 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Center Elementary School (Closed 2007)

4415 S Nebraska St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276

Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy (Closed 2020)

1111 W 2nd St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910

Gr: K-6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Grant County Community Justice Center (Closed 2023)

501 South Adams St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864

Gr: 5-12

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2011)

759 South Lenfesty St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-3941

Gr: K-5

Southeast Elementary School (Closed 2010)

3340 S Lincoln Blvd
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931

Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Washington Elementary School (Closed 2011)

3031 East 450 North
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-8620

Gr: K-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Marion, IN?

The top ranked public preschools in Marion, IN include Riverview Elementary School, John W Kendall Elementary School and Frances Slocum Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Marion?

5 public preschools are located in Marion.

What is the racial composition of students in Marion?

Marion public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Marion are often viewed compared to one another?