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Best Madison County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,148 students in Madison County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, IA are Winterset Junior High School, Earlham Elementary School and Earlham Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Madison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winterset Junior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3336
Gr: 7-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Earlham Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Earlham Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2235
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Earlham Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2214
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Winterset Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 S 2nd Ave
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
Gr: PK-3 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Winterset Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Interstate 35 High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 E North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Gr: 7-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Winterset Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
706 West School Street
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3010
Gr: 4-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Interstate 35 Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
445 East North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Madison County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, IA include Winterset Junior High School, Earlham Elementary School and Earlham Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
10 public schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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