Best Public Schools in Madison, VA (2025-26)

Best Madison Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,669 students in Madison, VA.

The top ranked public schools in Madison, VA are Madison County High School, William H. Wetsel Middle School and Waverly Yowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Madison, VA public schools have an score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Madison, VA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Madison County High School

(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
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68 Mountaineer Lane
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3785

Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

William H. Wetsel Middle School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
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186 Mountaineer Lane
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3783

Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #33.

Waverly Yowell Elementary School

(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
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1809 North Main Street
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-4511

Gr: 3-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: n/an/a

Madison Primary

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158 Primary School Drive
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3781

Gr: PK-2 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

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Madison, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Criglersville Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Rt 2 Box 300
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 923-4224

Gr: K-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Madison, VA?

The top ranked public schools in Madison, VA include Madison County High School, William H. Wetsel Middle School and Waverly Yowell Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Madison?

4 public schools are located in Madison.

What is the racial composition of students in Madison?

Madison public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).