Public schools in Madison, FL
9 open public schools with an address in Madison, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,878
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
3 virtual
An overview of Madison public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Madison, FL: 2 elementary, 3 high, 4 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,878 students, an average of 235 per school. The largest campus is Madison County Central School (828 students).
Every listed school belongs to Madison. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 61% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Madison
Elementary schools in Madison
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County Central School Madison | PK–08 | 828 | 17.3:1 | |
| Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc Madison · Charter | PK–08 | 397 | 14.7:1 |
High schools in Madison
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison Preparatory High School Madison · Charter | 09–12 | 180 | 18:1 | |
| Madison County High School Madison | 09–12 | 464 | 18.6:1 | |
| Madison Waypoint Academy Madison · Alternative School | 05–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Madison
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Tap Program Madison · Alternative School | PK–PK | 0 | — | |
| Madison Virtual Franchise Madison · Virtual | KG–12 | 9 | — | |
| Madison Virtual Instruction Program Madison · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Madison Virtual Instruction Program Madison · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black48.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Madison schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,878 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Madison
How many public schools are in Madison, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Madison: 2 elementary, 3 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 1,878 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Madison?
All listed public schools with an address in Madison belong to Madison. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Madison?
Madison County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Madison, with 464 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Madison?
Yes. 2 of the 9 public schools in Madison are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including James Madison Preparatory High School, Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Madison schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Madison public schools is 17.7:1, higher than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Madison guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities