For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,353 students in Madison County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, MO are Marquand-zion High School, Marquand Elementary School and Fredericktown Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquand-zion High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 E Morley St
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Marquand Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 E Morley St
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Fredericktown Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 E Hwy 72
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-6455
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-6455
Gr: 3-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Kelly A Burlison Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Highway 72 East
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-6555
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-6555
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
419 Newberry
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-3477
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-3477
Gr: PK-2 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, MO include Marquand-zion High School, Marquand Elementary School and Fredericktown Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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