 In 1922 a 2-year high school was established in Maria Stein and in 1930 a 3-story brick school (named St. John's School) was completed directly across from St. John's Church.In 1955 the Marion Local Consolidated School District was established and charged with strengthening the educational opportunities for students in the 6 member communities.The Marion Local School District built a new high school, the Marion Local High School, in Maria Stein, Ohio in 1957.