For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,300 students in Madison County, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 253 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Madison County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, FL are Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc, Lee Elementary School and James Madison Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
622 Ne Rocky Ford Rd
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-2529
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-2529
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7731 Us 90
Lee, FL 32059
(850) 973-5030
Lee, FL 32059
(850) 973-5030
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
James Madison Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2812 W Us 90
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 253-2173
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 253-2173
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Madison Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Ne Duval Ave
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5809
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5809
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Madison Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Ne Duval Ave
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-1528
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-1528
Gr: K-12
Rank: #66.
Pinetta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Ne Empress Tree Ave
Pinetta, FL 32350
(850) 973-5028
Pinetta, FL 32350
(850) 973-5028
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Madison County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2649 W Us Highway 90
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5061
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5061
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Madison County Central School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2093 W Us 90
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5192
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5192
Gr: PK-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
729 Sw Overstreet Ave
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 973-5033
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 973-5033
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Tap Program
Alternative School
210 Ne Duval Ave
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5022
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5022
Gr: PK
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Madison County Excel Alternative Education Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2523 W Us Highway 90
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5054
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5054
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Madison County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2210 Ne Duval Ave
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-502
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-502
210 Ne Duval Ave
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5829
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5829
Gr: K-12
New Millennium Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2386 Sw Dr Mlk R
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 491-2477
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 491-2477
Gr: K-3
Twin Oaks Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
742 Sw Greenville Hills Rd
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 948-1226
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 948-1226
Gr: 4-12 | 9 students
Waypoint Charter Academy (Closed 2026)
Charter School
823 Sw Greenville Hills Rd
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 948-1226
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 948-1226
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Madison County, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, FL include Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc, Lee Elementary School and James Madison Preparatory High School.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
11 public schools are located in Madison County.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison County include: James Madison Preparatory High School vs. Madison County High School, Madison County High School vs. James Madison Preparatory High School, Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc vs. Madison County Central School
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