Best Madison County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,881 students in Madison County, IA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, IA are Earlham Elementary School, Interstate 35 Middle School and Earlham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Madison County, IA public elementary schools have an score of 75% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Earlham Elementary School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
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535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2213

Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Interstate 35 Middle School

(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
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405 E North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818

Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Earlham Middle School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
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535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2214

Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Winterset Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
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404 S 2nd Ave
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551

Gr: PK-3 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #55.

Winterset Middle School

(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
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706 West School Street
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3010

Gr: 4-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #66.

Interstate 35 Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
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445 East North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901

Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Madison County, IA

Madison County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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A.d.a.p.t Pre-school (Closed 2013)

445 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901

Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Interstate 35 High School (Closed 2014)

405 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818

Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Winterset Bridges School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

624 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320

Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, IA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, IA include Earlham Elementary School, Interstate 35 Middle School and Earlham Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Madison County?

6 public elementary schools are located in Madison County.

What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?

Madison County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Madison County include: Interstate 35 Elementary School vs. Winterset Elementary School, Winterset Elementary School vs. Interstate 35 Elementary School, Winterset Elementary School vs. Earlham Elementary School