For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,685 students in Madison, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Madison, OH are North Elementary School, South Elementary School and Madison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Madison have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Madison, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1941 Red Bird Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2151
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2151
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
92 E Main St
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-5121
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-5121
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6079 Middle Ridge Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-1196
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-1196
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Madison High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Burns Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2161
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
1956 Red Bird Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2166
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2166
Gr: PK | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Madison, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
94 River St
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-5121
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-5121
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1956 Red Bird Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2166
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2166
Gr: 2-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Madison, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Madison, OH include North Elementary School, South Elementary School and Madison Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Madison?
5 public schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison include: South Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. South Elementary School
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