For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,332 students in Madison Parish, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 204 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Madison Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Madison Parish, LA are Christian Acres Alternative School, Madison High School and Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Madison Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Madison Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Christian Acres Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Loop Road
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Madison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1234 Madison High Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-3529
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-3529
Gr: 8-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
809 Wyche Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-4430
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-4430
Gr: 3-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Tallulah Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Johnson Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0732
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0732
Gr: PK-2 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1234 Madison High Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0933
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0933
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Madison Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Madison Parish, LA include Christian Acres Alternative School, Madison High School and Wright Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Madison Parish?
5 public schools are located in Madison Parish.
What percentage of students in Madison Parish go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Madison Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison Parish?
Madison Parish public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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