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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Madison Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,585 students in Madison, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Madison, VA are Madison County High School, William H. Wetsel Middle School and Waverly Yowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Madison, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison County High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
68 Mountaineer Lane
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3785
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
William H. Wetsel Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
186 Mountaineer Lane
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3783
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Waverly Yowell Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1809 North Main Street
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-4511
Gr: 3-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Primary
158 Primary School Drive
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3781
Gr: PK-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Madison, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Madison, VA include Madison County High School, William H. Wetsel Middle School and Waverly Yowell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Madison?
4 public schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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