For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,513 students in 47250, IN (there are 3 private schools, serving 875 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 47250, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 47250, IN are Lydia Middleton Elementary School, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School and Madison Consolidated Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47250 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 47250, IN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47250, IN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lydia Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 W Main St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8005
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8005
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2485 N Rykers' Ridge Rd
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8006
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8006
Gr: PK-4 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Madison Consolidated Jr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 8th St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8003
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8003
Gr: 5-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Madison Consolidated High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
743 Clifty Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8408
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8408
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Gr: PK-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 47250, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 47250, IN include Lydia Middleton Elementary School, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School and Madison Consolidated Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 47250?
5 public schools are located in 47250.
What percentage of students in 47250 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 47250 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47250?
47250 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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