For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,131 students in Madison, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison, VA are Waverly Yowell Elementary School and William H. Wetsel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Madison, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waverly Yowell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1809 North Main Street
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-4511
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-4511
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
William H. Wetsel Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
186 Mountaineer Lane
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3783
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3783
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
158 Primary School Drive
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3781
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3781
Grades: PK-2
| 380 students
Madison, Virginia ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rt 2 Box 300
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 923-4224
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 923-4224
Grades: K-5
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Madison, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison, VA include Waverly Yowell Elementary School and William H. Wetsel Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison?
3 public elementary schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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