Top 5 Best Madison County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,909 students in Madison County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, IA are Earlham Middle School, Earlham Elementary School and Winterset 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 average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 65% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Madison County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Earlham Middle School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2214
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Earlham Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2213
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Winterset Middle School
Math: 72% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
706 West School Street
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3010
Grades: 4-6
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Winterset Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 S 2nd Ave
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
Grades: PK-3
| 508 students
Rank: #55.
Interstate 35 Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 E North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Grades: 5-8
| 260 students
Rank: #66.
Interstate 35 Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
445 East North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Grades: PK-4
| 336 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Madison County, IA

Madison County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
445 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Grades: PK
| 43 students
405 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
624 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students

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 Middle School, Earlham Elementary School and Winterset Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison County, IA?
6 public elementary schools are located in Madison County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County, IA?
Madison County, IA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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