For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 214 students in Madison, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Madison, MO are Middle Grove Elementary School, Madison High School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Madison have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Madison, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11476 Rte M
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-8583
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-8583
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Madison High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Madison, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Madison, MO include Middle Grove Elementary School, Madison High School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Madison?
3 public schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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