For the 2025 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 56% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1941 Red Bird Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2151
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2151
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
92 E Main St
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-5121
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-5121
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #44.
Madison High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Burns Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2161
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Madison, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
94 River St
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-5121
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-5121
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
1956 Red Bird Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2166
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2166
Grades: 2-12
| 29 students
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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