For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 461 students in Madison, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison, IL are Bernard Long Elementary School and Madison Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernard Long Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Madison Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison, IL include Bernard Long Elementary School and Madison Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison?
2 public elementary schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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