For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,379 students in Madison Parish, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 191 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Madison Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Madison Parish, LA are Christian Acres Alternative School, Madison High School and Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Madison Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Madison Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Christian Acres Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Loop Road
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Madison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1234 Madison High Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-3529
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-3529
Grades: 8-12
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
809 Wyche Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-4430
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-4430
Grades: 3-5
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1234 Madison High Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0933
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0933
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #55.
Tallulah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Johnson Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0732
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0732
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
Madison Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Louisiana (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1801 Felicia Dr
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-9475
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-9475
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Tallulah Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1206 North Cedar Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-1587
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-1587
Grades: PK-9
| 440 students
600 Bayou Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-4747
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-4747
Grades: 8-12
| 190 students
Westside Alternative High School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1005 West Green Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-6365
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-6365
Grades: 10-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Madison Parish, LA include Christian Acres Alternative School, Madison High School and Wright Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Madison Parish?
5 public schools are located in Madison Parish.
What percentage of students in Madison Parish go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Madison Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison Parish?
Madison Parish public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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