Elementary Schools in Madison County

The 16 elementary schools in Madison County, Alabama, serve roughly 9,400 students across grades PK-5 (with some schools extending through 8th grade) and collectively earn a 4-star district rating, ranking in the 76th percentile statewide.

For parents, the standout academic leaders are Monrovia Elementary School (91st percentile, 5 stars) and Legacy Elementary School (88th percentile, 4 stars). Monrovia posts the district's best 5th-grade English scores (92.78% proficiency) and leads in 3rd-grade math (79.22%), while Legacy has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at just 6.7%—less than half the district average of 14.3%. Endeavor Elementary School also ranks well (79th percentile) and shows steady improvement. On the other end, Harvest School is the biggest concern, ranking in the 23rd percentile with a 5th-grade math proficiency of just 15.24%—24 points below the state average—and chronic absenteeism at 18%. Madison Cross Roads Elementary School also struggles (46th percentile), with math scores lagging district averages by double digits.

Key patterns emerge across the district. Schools with chronic absenteeism below 10%—including Mt Carmel Elementary School, Riverton Elementary School, and New Market School—all rank in the top 75th percentile, while those above 16% (like Hazel Green Elementary School, Harvest, and Madison County Elementary School) fall below the 65th percentile. Notably, per-student spending shows an inverse relationship with achievement: Central School and Madison County Elementary spend the most ($13,000+) yet rank mid-pack, while Legacy spends the least ($8,196) and excels. English proficiency consistently outpaces math across all schools, and science is a bright spot—New Hope Elementary School hits 79.31% in 4th-grade science. Smaller schools like Owens Cross Roads School and Walnut Grove School perform respectably despite fewer resources, proving that size and poverty levels don't dictate success.