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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Madison County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 17,692 students in Madison County, IN (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,035 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Madison County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, IN are Pendleton Elementary School, East Elementary School and Lapel Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Madison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
327 S East St
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Gr: PK-6 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
893 E Us 36
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 779-4445
Gr: K-6 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lapel Sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1850 S 900 W
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Excel Center - Anderson
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
630 Nichols Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Maple Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8537 S Cr 650 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Gr: PK-6 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Pendleton Heights High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
One Arabian Dr
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,502 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Lapel Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2865 S Sr 13
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3101
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Frankton Jr-sr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
610 Clyde St
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7879
Gr: 7-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Pendleton Heights Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7450 S 300 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2139
Gr: 7-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Summitville School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 E Mill St
Summitville, IN 46070
(765) 536-2875
Gr: PK-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Alexandria Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
308 W 11th St
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4166
Gr: PK-6 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Frankton Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1303 Sr 128 W
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7545
Gr: PK-6 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
844 N Scatterfield Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2101
Gr: K-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Lapel Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2883 S Sr 13
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3136
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1515.
Alexandria-monroe High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Burden Ct
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4413
Gr: 7-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Erskine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
811 W 60th St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3525 Winding Way
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Gr: PK-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
Elwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
940 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7381
Gr: PK-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
Elwood Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1207 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7378
Gr: 3-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2020.
Valley Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2160 S 300 E
Anderson, IN 46017
(765) 378-3393
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2121.
Tenth Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3124 E 10th St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2103
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
Anderson High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4610 Madison Ave
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2037
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2323.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2108 E 200 N
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Gr: 7-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2424.
Elwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1137 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9854
Gr: 7-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2525.
Anderson Intermediate School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Gr: 5-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2626.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 S Raible Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2092
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 West 29th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Gr: K-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Alexandria Monroe Academy And Central Office
800 N Central
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4496
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
John H Hinds Career Center
Vocational School
1105 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9881
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Madison County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, IN include Pendleton Elementary School, East Elementary School and Lapel Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
29 public schools are located in Madison County.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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