For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 187 students in Marion, MT (there are , serving 10 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Marion, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marion, MT are Marion 7-8 and Marion School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Marion have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Marion, MT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Gopher Lane
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 854-2333
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 854-2333
Gr: 7-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Marion School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Gopher Lane
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 854-2333
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 854-2333
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
7975 Pleasant Valley Road
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 858-2343
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 858-2343
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marion, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Marion, MT include Marion 7-8 and Marion School.
How many public schools are located in Marion?
3 public schools are located in Marion.
What percentage of students in Marion go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Marion are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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