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Best Madison County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,932 students in Madison County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, MO are Marquand-zion High School, Marquand Elementary School and Fredericktown Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquand-zion High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
205 E Morley St
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Marquand Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
205 E Morley St
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Fredericktown Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
905 E Hwy 72
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-6455
Gr: 3-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Fredericktown High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
805 E Hwy 72
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-3628
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Kelly A Burlison Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Highway 72 East
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-6555
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Fredericktown Elementary School
419 Newberry
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-3477
Gr: PK-2 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Madison County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, MO include Marquand-zion High School, Marquand Elementary School and Fredericktown Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
6 public schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County 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).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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