For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,066 students in Madison County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, TX are Madisonville Intermediate School, North Zulch Elementary/secondary and Madisonville J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madisonville Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
926 Raney Ln
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2921
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2921
Grades: 3-5
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
North Zulch Elementary/secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11390 Fifth St
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 241-7100
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 241-7100
Grades: PK-12
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Madisonville J High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811c S May St
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-3587
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-3587
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Raney Ln
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2261
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2261
Grades: PK-2
| 678 students
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11390 Fifth St
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 399-1010
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 399-1010
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, TX include Madisonville Intermediate School, North Zulch Elementary/secondary and Madisonville J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Madison County include: Madisonville Intermediate School vs. North Zulch Elementary/secondary, North Zulch Elementary/secondary vs. Madisonville Intermediate School, Madisonville J High School vs. Madisonville Elementary School
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