Skip to main content
6.5 avg / 10

Best Schools in Madrid, Iowa

4 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Public: 4
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.5/10
Move-ready shortlistcity map + schools

Choosing a school in Madrid?

Use this page to compare every school in Madrid by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Madrid Junior High School

7.7/10

Middle · Madrid Comm School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Madrid Elementary School

6.5/10

Elementary · Madrid Comm School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Madrid High School

5.3/10

High · Madrid Comm School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Madrid for 2026 are Madrid Junior High School (7.7/10), Madrid Elementary School (6.5/10), and Madrid High School (5.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

4

in this city

Avg Score

6.5

out of 10

Median Home

$219,500

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Madrid

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Madrid Junior High School 7.7 / 10
2 Madrid Elementary School 6.5 / 10
3 Madrid High School 5.3 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.5/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$97,298

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$219,500

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
30%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
30 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
86%

Of occupied housing units

How Madrid compares

Iowa rank

#86 of 175

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Iowa avg (6.3)

Median household income

$97k

128% of Iowa median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Madrid, Iowa

Madrid, Iowa is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.5 out of 10, schools in Madrid show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Madrid is Madrid Junior High School with a composite score of 7.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Madrid is served by 1 school district: Madrid Comm School District. These districts collectively serve 659 students.

Madrid's community shows 30% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $97,298. The poverty rate in the area is 5.2%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 50156 (4)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 266 students · Kindergarten–5th 6.5

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 149 students · 6th–8th 7.7

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 200 students · 9th–12th 5.3

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 26 students · Pre-K–Pre-K

Schools in Madrid

Madrid, Iowa · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$97,298

Median Home Value

$219,500

Median Rent

$865/mo

Population

4,407

College Educated

30%

Homeownership

86%

Avg Commute

30 min

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Community Profile

Madrid has a median household income of $97,298. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $219,500, with a median rent of $865/month. The local poverty rate of 5.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Madrid, Iowa

How many schools are in Madrid, Iowa?

Madrid has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Madrid, Iowa?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Madrid is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Madrid, Iowa?

The top-ranked school in Madrid on MySchoolScout is Madrid Junior High School with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Madrid, Iowa?

The top-ranked elementary school in Madrid on MySchoolScout is Madrid Elementary School with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Madrid, Iowa?

The top-ranked middle school in Madrid on MySchoolScout is Madrid Junior High School with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best high school in Madrid, Iowa?

The top-ranked high school in Madrid on MySchoolScout is Madrid High School with a composite score of 5.3/10.

How many school districts serve Madrid, Iowa?

Madrid is served by 1 school district: Madrid Comm School District.

What is the education level in Madrid, Iowa?

According to Census data, 30% of adults in Madrid have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Madrid, Iowa?

The median household income in Madrid is approximately $97,298 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Madrid, Iowa?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Madrid is 12.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Madrid, Iowa?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.