For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 932 students in Fort Madison, IA.
Fort Madison, IA public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.39, which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 0.49.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Madison, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Madison, IA?
1 public elementary schools are located in Fort Madison, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Madison?
Fort Madison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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