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Best Marion County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,269 students in Marion County, IA.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, IA are Jefferson Intermediate, Lincoln Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Marion County, IA public elementary schools have an score of 73% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 74% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Marion County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Jefferson Intermediate

(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
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801 E 13th St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-8267

Gr: 4-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
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1111 North Main Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3970

Gr: PK-3 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #33.

Madison Elementary School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
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950 E. University St.
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638

Gr: PK-3 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #44.

Pleasantville Elementary School

(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
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414 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0566

Gr: PK-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #55.

Knoxville Middle School

(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
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413 Willetts Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-3315

Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #66.

Melcher-dallas Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
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1003 E Park St
Melcher Dallas, IA 50062
(641) 947-3151

Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #77.

Twin Cedars Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
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2204 Highway G71
Bussey, IA 50044
(641) 944-5245

Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #88.

Northstar Elementary School

(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
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407 W Larson
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6527

Gr: 3-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: n/an/a

West Elementary School

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306 S Park Lane Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2185

Gr: PK-2 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, IA?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, IA include Jefferson Intermediate, Lincoln Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Marion County?

9 public elementary schools are located in Marion County.

What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?

Marion County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Marion County include: Madison Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School, West Elementary School vs. Pleasantville Elementary School