For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 10,362 students in Madison County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, IN are East Elementary School, Pendleton Elementary School and Maple Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
893 E Us 36
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 779-4445
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 779-4445
Grades: K-6
| 737 students
Rank: #22.
Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
327 S East St
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Grades: PK-6
| 879 students
Rank: #33.
Maple Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8537 S Cr 650 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Grades: K-6
| 795 students
Rank: #44.
Lapel Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2865 S Sr 13
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3101
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3101
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #55.
Summitville School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 E Mill St
Summitville, IN 46070
(765) 536-2875
Summitville, IN 46070
(765) 536-2875
Grades: PK-2
| 250 students
Rank: #66.
Alexandria Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 W 11th St
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4166
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4166
Grades: PK-6
| 782 students
Rank: #77.
Frankton Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1303 Sr 128 W
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7545
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7545
Grades: PK-6
| 852 students
Rank: #88.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
844 N Scatterfield Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2101
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2101
Grades: K-4
| 493 students
Rank: #99.
Lapel Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2883 S Sr 13
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3137
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3137
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #1010.
Elwood Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1207 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7378
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7378
Grades: 3-6
| 399 students
Rank: #1111.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Winding Way
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Grades: K-4
| 265 students
Rank: #1212.
Elwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
940 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7381
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7381
Grades: PK-2
| 458 students
Rank: #1313.
Valley Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2160 S 300 E
Anderson, IN 46017
(765) 378-3393
Anderson, IN 46017
(765) 378-3393
Grades: K-4
| 378 students
Rank: #1414.
Erskine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 W 60th St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Grades: K-4
| 402 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2035 S Raible Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2092
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2092
Grades: K-4
| 377 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Tenth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3124 E 10th St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2103
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2103
Grades: K-4
| 489 students
Rank: #1717.
Anderson Intermediate School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Grades: 5-6
| 989 students
Rank: #1818.
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 West 29th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Grades: K-12
| 781 students
Rank: n/an/a
John H Hinds Career Center
Vocational School
1105 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9881
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9881
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
10926 N 200 E
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-2696
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-2696
Grades: 1-5
| 231 students
2300 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Grades: 4-6
| 711 students
Ebbertt Education Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1600 Hillcrest Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2130
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2130
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2108 East 200 North
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3070 East 300 North
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 378-0228
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 378-0228
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
550 W 37th St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Grades: K-5
| 159 students
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
112 E Vineyard St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2117
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2117
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
1815 Indiana Ave
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2055
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2055
Grades: 4-6
| 929 students
2100 South 'p' St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9823
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9823
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
802 E 5th St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2115
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2115
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
630 Nichol Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Grades: K-2
| 450 students
101 W 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
4500 S Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2107
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2107
Grades: 1-5
| 295 students
119 West 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, IN include East Elementary School, Pendleton Elementary School and Maple Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison County, IN?
19 public elementary schools are located in Madison County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County, IN?
Madison County, IN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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