| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Community School District | Earlham | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 635 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Interstate 35 Community School District | Saint Charles | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 842 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District | Bevington | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 580 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Winterset Community School District | Patterson | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1,683 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Orient-Macksburg Community School District | Macksburg | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 150 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Madison County compares
Together they enroll 3,890 students across 14 schools. The largest is Winterset Community School District with 1,683 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Madison County, Iowa
Madison County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Madison County is Earlham Community School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Madison County, IA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Madison County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Madison County, IA?
Of the districts serving Madison County, Earlham Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.