For the 2024-25 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 18,134 students in Madison County, IN (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,266 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Madison County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, IN are East Elementary School, Pendleton Elementary School and Lapel Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Madison County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
893 E Us 36
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 779-4445
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 779-4445
Grades: K-6
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Pendleton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
327 S East St
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Grades: PK-6
| 840 students
Rank: #33.
Lapel Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1850 S 900 W
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3137
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3137
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #44.
Excel Center - Anderson
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
630 Nichols Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Pendleton Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Arabian Dr
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2161
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,357 students
Rank: #66.
Frankton Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 Clyde St
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7879
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7879
Grades: 7-12
| 778 students
Rank: #77.
Maple Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8537 S Cr 650 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Grades: PK-6
| 783 students
Rank: #88.
Pendleton Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7450 S 300 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2139
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2139
Grades: 7-8
| 721 students
Rank: #99.
Lapel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2865 S Sr 13
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3101
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3101
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #1010.
Summitville School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 E Mill St
Summitville, IN 46070
(765) 536-2875
Summitville, IN 46070
(765) 536-2875
Grades: PK-2
| 240 students
Rank: #1111.
Alexandria Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 W 11th St
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4166
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4166
Grades: PK-6
| 772 students
Rank: #1212.
Frankton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1303 Sr 128 W
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7545
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7545
Grades: PK-6
| 806 students
Rank: #1313.
Eastside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
844 N Scatterfield Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2101
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2101
Grades: K-4
| 511 students
Rank: #1414.
Lapel Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2883 S Sr 13
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3137
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3137
Grades: 6-8
| 336 students
Rank: #1515.
Alexandria-monroe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Burden Ct
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4413
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4413
Grades: 7-12
| 750 students
Rank: #1616.
Elwood Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1207 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7378
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7378
Grades: 3-6
| 416 students
Rank: #1717.
Edgewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Winding Way
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Grades: K-4
| 178 students
Rank: #1818.
Elwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
940 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7381
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7381
Grades: PK-2
| 445 students
Rank: #1919.
Valley Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2160 S 300 E
Anderson, IN 46017
(765) 378-3393
Anderson, IN 46017
(765) 378-3393
Grades: K-4
| 372 students
Rank: #2020.
Anderson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4610 Madison Ave
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2037
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2037
Grades: 9-12
| 1,790 students
Rank: #2121.
Erskine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 W 60th St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Grades: K-4
| 406 students
Rank: #2222.
Compass Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2010 Brentwood Drive
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Grades: 6-10
| 37 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Anderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2035 S Raible Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2092
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2092
Grades: K-4
| 378 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Tenth Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3124 E 10th St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2103
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2103
Grades: K-4
| 462 students
Rank: #2525.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2108 E 200 N
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Grades: 7-8
| 914 students
Rank: #2626.
Elwood Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1137 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9854
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9854
Grades: 7-12
| 633 students
Rank: #2727.
Anderson Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Grades: 5-6
| 943 students
Rank: #2828.
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 West 29th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Grades: K-12
| 864 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alexandria Monroe Academy And Central Office
Magnet School
800 N Central
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-7788
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-7788
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
John H Hinds Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1105 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9881
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9881
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southview Preschool Center
Magnet School
4500 Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2360
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2360
Grades: PK
| 205 students
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
10926 N 200 E
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-2696
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-2696
Grades: 1-5
| 231 students
2300 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Grades: 4-6
| 711 students
Ebbertt Education Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1600 Hillcrest Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2130
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2130
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2108 East 200 North
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3070 East 300 North
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 378-0228
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 378-0228
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
550 W 37th St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Grades: K-5
| 159 students
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
112 E Vineyard St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2117
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2117
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
1815 Indiana Ave
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2055
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2055
Grades: 4-6
| 929 students
2100 South 'p' St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9823
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9823
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
802 E 5th St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2115
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2115
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
630 Nichol Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Grades: K-2
| 450 students
101 W 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
4500 S Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2107
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2107
Grades: 1-5
| 295 students
119 West 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, IN include East Elementary School, Pendleton Elementary School and Lapel Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
31 public schools are located in Madison County.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison County include: Pendleton Heights Middle School vs. Frankton Jr-sr High School, Lapel Elementary School vs. Frankton Elementary School, Elwood Elementary School vs. Frankton Elementary School
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