For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 913 students in Fort Madison, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Madison, IA are Fort Madison Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Madison, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Madison, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Madison Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 48th Street
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-4687
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-4687
Grades: 4-8
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1326 Ave E
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2896
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2896
Grades: K-3
| 227 students
Fort Madison, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fort Madison Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1602 Avenue F, Ste. 1
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-8093
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-8093
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
3301 Avenue L
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Grades: PK-3
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Madison, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Madison, IA include Fort Madison Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Madison?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fort Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Madison?
Fort Madison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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