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Best Madison County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,713 students in Madison County, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 279 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Madison County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, OH are Abraham Depp Elementary School, Eversole Run Middle School and Plain City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Madison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abraham Depp Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9001 Gardenia Drive
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 718-8642
Gr: K-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Eversole Run Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9015 Gardenia Dr
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 764-5913
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Plain City Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
580 S Chillicothe St
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4608
Gr: PK-4 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Canaan Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7055 Us Highway 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 733-3975
Gr: 5-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Jonathan Alder Junior High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6440 Kilbury Huber Rd
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4635
Gr: 7-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
899 Norwood Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Madison-plains Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9940 State Route 38 Sw
London, OH 43140
(740) 490-0610
Gr: 4-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Jonathan Alder High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9200 Us Route 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Madison-plains Junior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
803 Linson Rd
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-1707
Gr: 7-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Madison-plains Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
47 Linson Rd
London, OH 43140
(740) 490-0654
Gr: PK-3 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
London Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
380 Elm St
London, OH 43140
(740) 845-3272
Gr: K-5 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Madison-plains High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Linson Rd
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-0364
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
West Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Roughrider Drive
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-8345
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Roughrider Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 State Route 38 Nw
London, OH 43140
(614) 873-8503
Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1616.
London Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
270 E Keny Blvd
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
London High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
336 Elm St
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5705
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1818.
Buckeye Community School - London
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
177 W High St
London, OH 43140
(740) 231-2444
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Tolles Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
7877 Us Highway 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4666
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Madison County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, OH include Abraham Depp Elementary School, Eversole Run Middle School and Plain City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
20 public schools are located in Madison County.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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