| Index | Marina | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 27% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 7 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 1 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 1,085 | 7,963 |
| Index | Marina | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 81.3% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 80.7% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 64.3% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 40.3% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 30.3% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 2.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 7 public schools, 1 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Marina. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Marina, CA schools is 27%. The average student to teacher ratio is 21:1. In Marina, CA, an average of 81.3% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 80.7% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Carmel Valley Village, CA | 4,175 | 72% | 49.0% |
| Pacific Grove, CA | 15,471 | 67% | 40.0% |
| Spreckels, CA | 373 | 58% | 19.8% |
| Monterey, CA | 28,575 | 51% | 6.1% |
| Aromas, CA | 2,609 | 45% | 7.3% |
| Marina, CA | 21,966 | 27% | 43.4% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Union City, GA | 21,976 | 33% | 31.3% |
| Port Hueneme, CA | 21,979 | 30% | 37.0% |
| Ruston, LA | 21,987 | 66% | 37.5% |
| Gardner, KS | 21,936 | 45% | 7.3% |
| East Patchogue, NY | 22,016 | 46% | 4.2% |
| Marina, CA | 21,966 | 27% | 43.4% |
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