Rykers' Ridge Elementary School

Rykers' Ridge Elementary School serves 204 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Madison, Indiana. This rural public elementary school has earned recognition as one of Indiana's top-performing schools, ranking #153 out of 1,831 elementary schools statewide and placing in the 92nd percentile with a strong MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.6 to 1 with 15 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom.

Academically, Rykers' Ridge Elementary demonstrates solid performance with 57% of students achieving proficiency or above in mathematics across grade levels, contributing to an impressive academic score of 8.3 out of 10. The school draws families from Jefferson County's 47250 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $56,330 and median home values average $167,600. About 19% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while 14.3% of families live below the poverty line.

The diverse socioeconomic makeup reflects the broader rural community the school serves. Located on North Rykers' Ridge Road, the school sits in a peaceful rural setting near the town of Madison, providing students with a close-knit learning environment while maintaining access to the resources of the larger Jefferson County community.

Located in a rural area, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.