For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,784 students in Fort Madison, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 391 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Fort Madison, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Fort Madison, IA is Fort Madison Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Madison, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fort Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Madison, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Madison Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ave B
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Gr: 7-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
502 48th Street
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-7252
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-7252
Gr: PK-6 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Fort Madison, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Madison Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1602 Avenue F, Ste. 1
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-8093
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-8093
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
3301 Avenue L
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Gr: PK-3 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fort Madison, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Madison, IA include Fort Madison Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Madison?
2 public schools are located in Fort Madison.
What percentage of students in Fort Madison go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Fort Madison are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Madison?
Fort Madison public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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