| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquand-Zion R-VI School District | Marquand | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 125 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fredericktown R-I School District | Fredericktown | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1,902 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Madison County compares
Together they enroll 2,027 students across 6 schools. The largest is Fredericktown R-I School District with 1,902 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Madison County, Missouri
Madison County has 2 public school districts covering 2 zip codes. The top-rated district in Madison County is Marquand-Zion R-VI School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Madison County, MO?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Madison County, MO. 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, MO?
Of the districts serving Madison County, Marquand-Zion R-VI School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.