For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 464 students in Madison, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison, IL are Bernard Long Elementary School and Madison Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bernard Long Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6409
Grades: 6-8
| 116 students
Madison, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6864
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6864
Grades: K-3
| 204 students
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Madison, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison, IL include Bernard Long Elementary School and Madison Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison?
2 public elementary schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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