Top 3 Best Madison Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 669 students in Madison, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Madison, IL are Madison Student Support Center, Madison Senior High School and Bernard Long Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Madison, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-7010
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Bernard Long Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6409
Grades: 6-8
| 131 students
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Madison, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6864
Grades: K-3
| 204 students
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Madison, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Madison, IL include Madison Student Support Center, Madison Senior High School and Bernard Long Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Madison, IL?
4 public schools are located in Madison, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison, IL?
Madison, IL public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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