Best Public Schools in Fort Madison, IA (2025-26)

Best Fort Madison Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,474 students in Fort Madison, IA (there are , serving 391 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Fort Madison, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

The top ranked public schools in Fort Madison, IA are Fort Madison High School, 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 schools have an score of 58% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fort Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fort Madison, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Fort Madison High School

(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
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2001 Ave B
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862

Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #22.

Fort Madison Middle School

(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
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502 48th Street
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-4687

Gr: 4-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #33.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1326 Ave E
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2896

Gr: K-3 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

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Fort Madison, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Fort Madison Alternative School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

1602 Avenue F, Ste. 1
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-8093

Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Richardson Elementary School (Closed 2024)

3301 Avenue L
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765

Gr: PK-3 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Madison, IA?

The top ranked public schools in Fort Madison, IA include Fort Madison High School, Fort Madison Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Fort Madison?

3 public schools are located in Fort Madison.

What percentage of students in Fort Madison go to public school?

79% of all K-12 students in Fort Madison are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in Fort Madison?

Fort Madison public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).