| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Local School District | Irwin | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 1,075 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Jonathan Alder Local School District | Plain City | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 2,265 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jefferson Local School District | West Jefferson | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 987 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Madison-Plains Local School District | London | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1,091 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| London City School District | London | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 2,117 | 4 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Madison County compares
Together they enroll 7,535 students across 19 schools. The largest is Jonathan Alder Local School District with 2,265 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Madison County, Ohio
Madison County has 5 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Madison County is Fairbanks Local School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Madison County, OH?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Madison County, OH. 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, OH?
Of the districts serving Madison County, Fairbanks Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.