| 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 | New Virginia | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 842 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Winterset Community School District | Patterson | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1,683 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Madison County compares
Together they enroll 3,160 students across 10 schools. The largest is Winterset Community School District with 1,683 students. Districts here average 8.3/10, above the Iowa average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Madison County, Iowa
Madison County has 3 public school districts covering 7 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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