For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 492 students in Marissa, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Marissa, IL are Marissa Jr & Sr High School and Marissa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marissa, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Marissa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marissa, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marissa Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 School View Dr
Marissa, IL 62257
(618) 295-2393
Marissa, IL 62257
(618) 295-2393
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Marissa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 E Fulton St
Marissa, IL 62257
(618) 295-2339
Marissa, IL 62257
(618) 295-2339
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marissa, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Marissa, IL include Marissa Jr & Sr High School and Marissa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marissa?
2 public schools are located in Marissa.
What is the racial composition of students in Marissa?
Marissa public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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