For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,748 students in Fort Madison, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 434 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Fort Madison, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Fort Madison, IA are Lincoln Elementary School, Fort Madison Middle School and Richardson Elementary 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 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Fort Madison have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Madison, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1326 Ave E
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2896
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2896
Grades: K-3
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Madison Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 48th Street
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-4687
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-4687
Grades: 4-8
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Avenue L
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Grades: PK-3
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Madison High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ave B
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Fort Madison, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Madison, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Madison, IA include Lincoln Elementary School, Fort Madison Middle School and Richardson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Madison, IA?
4 public schools are located in Fort Madison, IA.
What percentage of students in Fort Madison, IA go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Fort Madison, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Madison, IA?
Fort Madison, IA public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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